Welcome home UMaine football team. Ready to take of the #6 team in the country? Go figure, the Bears last played at Alfond Stadium back on August 30th and now when they get back on familiar turf they get the Villanova Wildcats.

The Bears(2-2) come home off a thrilling last minute win at Towson. The Wildcats(3-1) lost to OT by one point to Syracuse and have rattled off three straight wins since.

Here are some of the numbers to consider...

-  Maine owns a winning record against 'Nova at 9-8. That's includes a 37-35 in Philly last season.

-  In their three wins so far Villanova has outscored its opponent 140-44.

-  Maine is ranked third in the CAA in total defense (340 YPG). 'Nova has the second best offense in the CAA(508 YPG).

-  While Jack Cosgrove is in his 22nd year as head coach at Maine, Andy Talley is in his 29th year at Villanova.

 

 

 

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