Maine Football Visits Albany to End Losing Streak
Maine, 1-8 and on an eight-game losing streak, faces Albany on the road at noon Saturday.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Football
Maine football travels to face Albany at noon Saturday, looking to snap an eight-game losing streak. Maine is 1-8 overall and 1-5 in the Coastal Athletic Association, while Albany is 6-4 overall and 4-2 in the conference.
Why it matters
A win would give Maine its first victory since early in the season and could help its conference standing. Albany is in a stronger position and is expected to be a tough test for a Maine team that has struggled in close games.
Maine outgained Rhode Island 352-212 in its October 31 overtime loss, yet kicker Sam Tremblay has gone 0 of 2 on field goals over the last two games after a perfect 10 of 10 start. Whether Maine can convert in the red zone against Albany remains an open question.
The players
Sam Tremblay
Maine's placekicker, who was perfect on field goals through the first seven games before struggling over the last two.
Shawan Lewis
Maine defensive lineman ranked fourth in the Football Championship Subdivision with 9.5 sacks.
The details
Maine's losing streak has reached eight games, though the official media guide cites a 10-game skid from 1967-68 as the longest in program history. Defensive end Shawan Lewis ranks fourth in the Football Championship Subdivision with 9.5 sacks this season.
Timeline
October 31: Maine lost 14-13 in overtime to Rhode Island.
Saturday at noon: Maine plays Albany on the road.
Season Trajectory
Maine's 1-5 Coastal Athletic Association mark leaves it well behind Albany's 4-2 conference record with only a few games left. The matchup will show whether the Black Bears can stop their slide or whether the season is effectively over.
Fantasy managers tracking kickers should note Sam Tremblay's recent misses, since Maine's offense depends on him converting in close games. Fans planning to watch can check local broadcast listings for the noon kickoff in Albany.
The takeaway
Maine's margin for error is thin, and small things like a missed extra point have decided several recent games. Watching how the Black Bears handle close-game pressure against Albany will say a lot about the rest of their season.
What happens next
Maine plays at Albany at noon Saturday, and the result will determine how the Black Bears finish their conference schedule.
Further reading
For more on the conference race, see Football coverage across the Coastal Athletic Association.
