5 Things To Know About Maine vs Rhode Island Football
5 Things To Know About Maine vs Rhode Island Football
Two historic teams looking to keep the momentum going their way will go head-to-head as in a historic CAA match-up. Here's why it's worth watching.
For more than 100 years, the dark and light blue-donned Maine Black Bears and Rhode Island Rams have faced off to see who will come out on top. This weekend, they meet again as they try to keep the momentum rolling after both teams took wins over ranked opponents last week.
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The momentum pendulum could swing either way. After four quarters of football starting at 1:00 p.m. ET in Rhode Island, we will know who has harnessed success and can continue their climb up the rankings.
Two historic teams looking to keep the momentum going their way will go head-to-head as in a historic CAA match-up. Here's why it's worth watching.
This Could Be The Best Rhode Island Rams Since 2001
The Rams have not started off a season 6-1 since 2001, when they went 7-0 before losing the next 3 games. In 2001, the Rams beat 3 ranked opponents during their win streak including No. 4 Delaware, No. 4 Hofstra, and No. 25 William & Mary.
In 2001, the first Harry Potter movie came out as well as Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Monsters, Inc to help put things into perspective.
Momentum Is In Maine's Hands After Villanova Upset
Maine heads to Rhode Island off of a big win over No. 5 Villanova 35-7, forcing the Wildcats to drop 9 spots in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. Their season has been up and down so far but their win in Philadelphia drew eyes from across the FCS last weekend.
The Black Bears opened up the game with three touchdowns for a 21-0 lead, including a blocked field goal returned 70 yards for a touchdown. If they can bring that same energy to this weekend's match-up, they could ruin this CAA team's chance at holding their spot in the top 25 and stop the steamrolling Rams in their tracks.
The Maine Black Bears 2024 Football Season So Far
So far this season, Maine Black Bears are 4-3 with a 2-2 conference record against teams in the CAA. This puts them in the middle of the CAA standings.
- August 30: Maine 17-14 Colgate
- September 7: Montana State 41-24 Maine
- September 14: Monmouth 51-22 Maine
- September 21: Maine 26-15 Merrimack
- September 28: Maine 34-20 UAlbany
- October 5: BYE WEEK
- October 12: Delaware 44-21 Maine
- October 19: Maine 35-7 Villanova
The Rhode Island Rams 2024 Football Season So Far
This season, the only ranked opponent that the Rams have beaten is No. 19 University of New Hampshire. The Rams have been ranked since Week 6 of the 2024 season after their win against Hampton. Since then, they've been climbing and now sit at No. 16 heading into this weekend.
They are currently leading the CAA standings with a 3-0 conference record and 6-1 overall.
- August 31: Rhode Island 20-17 Holy Cross
- September 7: Minnesota 48-0 Rhode Island
- September 14: Rhode Island 21-9 Campbell
- September 21: Rhode Island 28-21 LIU
- September 28: BYE WEEK
- October 5: Rhode Island 46-44 Hampton
- October 12: Rhode Island 31-21 Brown
- October 19: Rhode Island 26-9 New Hampshire
History Behind Rhode Island vs Maine Football
Read a three historical facts about the match-up between the Rams and the Black Bears.
- This will be their 102nd time playing, going all the way back to 1911.
- Maine leads the series with a 63-36-3 record. They are 23-16-1 when playing at Meade Stadium.
- Last year's game was the Rams' first win at Maine in 25 years.
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AFCA NCAA FCS Football Rankings In Week 9
- North Dakota St. (24) 7-1
- Montana St. (2) 8-0
- South Dakota St. 5-2
- South Dakota 6-1
- UC Davis 7-1
- Southeast Missouri St. 7-1
- North Dakota 5-2
- Tarleton St. 6-1
- Montana 5-2
- Central Arkansas 5-2
- UIW 5-2
- Idaho 5-3
- Richmond 5-2
- Villanova 5-2
- William & Mary 5-2
- Rhode Island 6-1
- Mercer 6-1
- Missouri St. 5-2
- ACU 5-3
- Illinois St. 5-3
- North Carolina Central 5-2
- Dartmouth 5-0
- Jackson St. 5-2
- Stony Brook 5-2
- Chattanooga 4-3
Dropped Out: Florida A&M (18), New Hampshire (19)
Others Receiving Votes: Duquesne, 37; New Hampshire, 22; East Tennessee St., 18; UT Martin, 18; Western Carolina, 18; Florida A&M, 15; Monmouth (N.J.), 15; Tennessee St., 13; Sacramento St., 10; Harvard, 8; Drake, 7; Columbia, 5; Lafayette, 4; Robert Morris, 4; Lamar, 3; Butler, 2; Northern Arizona, 2; Samford, 2; Southeastern Louisiana, 1.
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