Maine vs. Colgate football history: H2H, records and more ahead of Week 1 CFB Matchup

The upcoming game on Saturday between the Maine Black Bears and the Colgate Raiders is expected to be an exciting clash between two evenly-matched FCS teams. Both teams have traded wins in modern history, making this matchup an exciting one for fans looking for a competitive game.

Maine vs. Colgate football head to head

Although these two teams have not played enough to be classified as rivals, they do have a close record in two games. Colgate won their latest matchup, while Maine won the earlier one. The games were played in 2022 and 2019.

Notable records in the Maine vs. Colgate football series

The largest margin of victory occurred in the first game, which the Black Bears won 35-21 in Hamilton, New York. The team pulled ahead early and maintained a lead of at least a one-touchdown for the entire game. Colgate bounced back with a narrow 21-18 win in 2022 in Orono, a game where the Black Bears nearly pulled off a comeback with 15 points in the fourth quarter. Interestingly, both teams were on the road when they won.

Who is favored between the two teams?

The odds are nearly even, but Colgate is slightly favorite by Sportsbooks and experts. Although there is little difference in talent between the teams, Maine has a history of starting the season slow. The Black Bears have not won a season opener since 2019. As a result, the Raiders look like a slim early favorite.

The players headlining the game

The Black Bears, playing at home, will start third-strong quarterback Carter Peevy and Montana State transfer fullback Jaharie Martin in their upcoming showdown. This will be Peevy's and Martin's first starts with the team. Linebacker Tyshawn Stewart, defensive tackle Izaiah Henderson and defensive end Xavier Holmes will be on the defense.

Meanwhile, the Raiders have listed three quarterbacks on their depth chart: Zach Osbourne, Michael Brescia and Jake Stearney. Receiver Treyvhon Saunders will play, while the defense will be led by linebackers Christian Sweeney and Cole Kozlowski.