2018 Maine Black Bears football team
The 2018 Maine Black Bears football team represented the University of Maine in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They played their home games at Alfond Stadium. They were a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. They were led by third-year head coach Joe Harasymiak. They finished the season 10–4, 7–1 in CAA play to be crowned CAA champions. They received the CAA's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs where, after a first round bye, they defeated Jacksonville State in the second round, and Weber State in the quarterfinals before  losing in the semifinals to Eastern Washington. Previous season. The Black Bears finished the 2017 season 4–6, 3–5 in CAA play to finish in a three-way tie for seventh place. Preseason. CAA Poll. In the CAA preseason poll released on July 24, 2018, the Black Bears were predicted to finish in eighth place. Preseason All-CAA Team. The Black Bears had three players selected to the preseason all-CAA team. Defense Kayon Whitaker – DL Special Teams Earnest Edwards – KR Mozai Nelson – Specialist FCS Playoffs. Maine received a bye in the first round. Box scores: 2018 Maine Black Bears football