Football

Maine Bears Fall to App State, Set for Merrimack Showdown

A lone 40‑yard field goal and a postgame drone display mark a tough week for the Black Bears.

Game Recap

The University of Maine football team suffered a decisive loss to Appalachian State on Saturday, managing only a single field goal while the Mountaineers poured in multiple touchdowns.

Samuel Tremblay was the sole scorer for Maine, converting a 40‑yard field goal in the third quarter, whereas App State answered with a first‑quarter touchdown and then exploded for three scores and a field goal in the second quarter, followed by another touchdown in the third and two more scores plus a field goal in the fourth.

The quarterly breakdown shows App State building a commanding lead early, extending it through the second period and maintaining pressure into the final quarter, leaving Maine trailing throughout.

The Black Bears will return to action on September 12 at 5 p.m. in their home stadium in Orono, facing Merrimack, and a postgame drone show is scheduled to light up the sky after the contest.

The performance underscores the challenges ahead for Maine as they prepare for the upcoming matchup, while the drone display adds a festive element to the evening.

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