Maine Wins The Battle Of CAA Foes

Towson's attempt at a game-winning drive is cut short by a fumble and the Black Bears will start the season 1-0.

Statistical Leaders:

• Towson QB Andrew Indorf - 15/21, 267 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
• Towson RB Kemarrion Battles - 18 CAR, 89 YDS
• Towson WR Cleveland Charlton - 4 REC, 136 YDS, 1 TD

Fumble Ends The Game! Maine Can Run Out The Clock

Towson wide receiver Cleveland Charlton fumbles the ball off the strip from Erv Wiggins Jr. and Maine recovers! The Black bears are in victory formation and will win the game 21-18.

Towson Forces A Punt, Needs A Score

Towson's defense forces a punt and will start their drive from inside their 10-yard-line. The Tigers need a field goal to extend the game into OT or a touchdown to win.

The Game Hits The Two Minute Warning

Maine has a third and medium near mid-field. Towson needs a stop to extend the game.

The Kick Is NO GOOD

The 37-yard attempt from Towson kicker Zaydaan Faridi is wide left and Maine will take over. The Tigers defense needs to force a punt or the game is effectively over.

Maine Can't Convert On 4th Down, Towson Ball

Maine makes the brave decision to go for a fourth-and-five from the Towson 44 yard line and doesn't convert. A turnover on downs gives the ball back to Andrew Indorf and Towson with good field position.

Towson Gets Back Within A Field Goal

A field goal from Tigers kicker Zaydaan Faridi puts Towson within three points. Maine will receive the kickoff up by three points.

Play Is Back!

Towson and Maine have resumed play from Johnny Unitas Stadium. Maine leads 21-15.

Weather Delay Update

Teams returned to the field at 9:15 p.m. ET with a planned 9:30 p.m. ET restart time.

Play Is Still Delayed In Maine vs. Towson

Weather conditions still have the game at a halt. An update will be made as soon as information is available.

Weather Delay Pauses Play Early In The 4th Quarter

Inclement weather pauses play at Johnny Unitas Stadium. Towson is on the Maine 23 yard line with a 2nd & 17 when play resumes.

Maine Leads By 6 Entering Final Quarter Of The Game

Maine leads Towson by six points entering the fourth quarter, but the Tigers are driving and looking to take their first lead of the game.

Statistical Leaders:

• Towson QB Andrew Indorf - 10/14, 223 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
• Maine RB Rashawn Marshall - 9 CAR, 49 YDS, 1 TD
• Towson WR Cleveland Charlton - 3 REC, 118 YDS, 1 TD

Andrew Indorf Finds Cleveland Charlton For A Deep Bomb To Decrease The Deficit 

Indorf rolls out to the fight and finds Charlton for his third catch and first touchdown of the game. Charlton is now up to 118 receiving yards and the Tigers are now within six points of the Black Bears.

Back-To-Back Punts For Towson, Maine

Maine follows up the Andrew Indorf interception with a punt, before Towson goes three-and-out to give the ball back to Eddie Buehler and the Black Bears.

Tipped Ball Leads To Andrew Indorf Interception

Towson QB Andrew Indorf throws his first interception of the season just plays after a 53-yard completion. Maine will take over with the ball approaching midfield.

Second Half Begins At Johnny Unitas Stadium

Towson enters the second half with work to do, down 21-8. They will start the half on offense.

End Of Half - Maine Leads Behind A Strong Half From QB Eddie Buehler

Statistical Leaders:

• Maine QB Eddie Buehler - 14/19, 184 YDS, 2 TD
• Maine RB Rashawn Marshall - 6 CAR, 32 YDS, 1 TD
• Towson WR Cleveland Charlton - 2 REC, 59 YDS

Towson Scores In 30 Seconds Behind One-Handed Catch

Andrew Indorf finds Cleveland Charlton for a one-handed 56-yard catch, followed by a check down to Aaron Enterline for a 4-yard touchdown pass. The Tigers score in just 30 seconds to pull themselves back into the game as the first half comes to a close.

A late flag on Maine on the extra point leads to the Tigers going for a two-point conversion and converting for an 8-point drive.

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Maine Strikes In Two Plays To Close Half

Maine quarterback Eddie Buehler continues his strong performance, finding Nick Laughlin for his second touchdown pass of the game to extend the Black Bears lead to 21 points.

Maine Has Two-Minute Drill Opportunity To Close Half

A quick three-and-out from Towson and a shanked punt leads to Maine taking over at the Tigers 35-year-line with one minute in the half. The Black Bears are looking to extend their lead.

Rashawn Marshall Scores On A Breakaway Run, Puts Maine Up Two Scores

Black Bears running back Rashawn Marshall breaks away for a 32-yard touchdown run to increase Maine's lead to 14 points. Towson is struggling on both sides of the ball, but receives the ball after halftime.

Towson's Offense Struggling To Find Momentum

Towson's Owen Scheihing has his third punt of the day to put Maine on their own 10-yard-line. The Tigers offense is struggling to move the football down the field, with multiple three-and-outs already early in the game.

Maine Strikes First Behind QB Eddie Buehler

Eddie Buehler finds Malik McNeely wide open over the middle on third down to cap off an 8-play, 52-yard drive and scores the first touchdown of the Black Bears season.

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Maine Takes Over With Good Field Position

A quick three-and-out from Towson's offense gives the Black Bears the ball near midfield for their first drive of the second quarter.

Scoreless 1st Quarter Comes To A Close

Defenses have come to play in the CAA conference opener. Both teams have struggled to put together drives and sustain momentum.

Statistical Leaders:

• Passing: Maine QB Eddie Buehler - 6/10, 54 YDS
• Rushing: Towson RB Kemarrion Battles - 5 CAR, 28 YDS
• Receiving: Maine WR Keyon Concepcion - 2 REC, 31 YDS

Short Drives By Both Teams As The End Of The 1st Quarter Approaches

The big stop from Maine's defense leads to a quick punt, followed by a three-and-out from Towson's offense.The Black Bears will take over for their third drive of the game at the 28-yard-line.

Maine's Defense Makes Big 4th Down Stop

The Tigers drive down to Maine's 40-yard-line behind Kemarrion Battles, but a sack on 4th& 5 by Derek Berlitz and Bryce Purnell gives the Black Bears good field position for their second drive.

Towson's Defense Forces A Punt, Will Take Over On Offense

Maine's offense drives just short of midfield before a tackle for loss on second down stalls the drive. Towson and quarterback Andrew Indorf will take over on their own 17-yard-line for their first drive of the season.

The First Game Of The Season Is Underway!

Towson wins the coin toss and elects to defer. Maine will begin with the ball and the first drive of the D1 college football season!

Maine vs. Towson: FloCollege CAA Game Of The Week

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Maine Black Bears Football Schedule

• Aug. 27 (Thu), 6:00 p.m. ET – at Towson
• Sept. 5 (Sat), 3:30 p.m. ET – at App State
• Sept. 12 (Sat), 5:00 p.m. ET – vs. Merrimack
• Sept. 19 (Sat), 2:00 p.m. ET – at Boston College
• Sept. 26 (Sat), 2:00 p.m. ET – at Elon
• Oct. 3 (Sat), 3:30 p.m. ET – vs. Sacred Heart
• Oct. 17 (Sat), 1:00 p.m. ET – vs. Bryant
• Oct. 24 (Sat), 1:00 p.m. ET – vs. Campbell
• Oct. 31 (Sat), 12:00 p.m. ET – at Rhode Island
• Nov. 14 (Sat), 12:00 p.m. ET – at UAlbany
• Nov. 21 (Sat), 1:00 p.m. ET – vs. New Hampshire

Towson Tigers Football Schedule

• Aug. 27 (Thu), 6:00 p.m. ET – vs. Maine
• Sept. 5 (Sat), 3:30 p.m. ET – at Navy
• Sept. 12 (Sat), 7:00 p.m. ET – at South Carolina
• Sept. 19 (Sat), 6:00 p.m. ET – vs. Morgan State
• Sept. 26 (Sat), 6:00 p.m. ET – at Delaware State
• Oct. 3 (Sat), 1:00 p.m. ET – at Monmouth
• Oct. 10 (Sat), 4:00 p.m. ET – vs. Stony Brook
• Oct. 17 (Sat), 3:30 p.m. ET – at Campbell
• Oct. 31 (Sat), 1:00 p.m. ET – vs. Hampton
• Nov. 7 (Sat), 12:00 p.m. ET – at Sacred Heart
• Nov. 14 (Sat), 12:00 p.m. ET – at Rhode Island
• Nov. 21 (Sat), 1:00 p.m. ET – vs. Elon

2026 CAA Football Preseason Poll

• 1. Rhode Island (12 first-place votes) – 144 points
• 2. Monmouth – 119 points
• 3. Elon – 115 points
• 4. New Hampshire – 106 points
• 5. Stony Brook (1 first-place vote) – 105 points
• 6. Towson – 93 points
• 7. Maine – 88 points
• 8. Campbell – 56 points
• 9. Bryant – 50 points
• 10. Sacred Heart – 49 points
• 11. UAlbany – 35 points
• 12. North Carolina A&T – 28 points
• 13. Hampton – 26 points

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