Colgate Raiders at Maine Black Bears
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Martin's TD run after Irefin's long punt return helps Maine fend off Colgate 17-14 in season opener
Maine was clinging to a 10-7 lead when Irefin turned a 54-yard punt into a net gain of 20 yards, giving the Black Bears the ball at the Colgate 21-yard line. Martin needed two carries to cover the final 15 yards with 10:31 remaining.
Colgate cut its deficit to three with 4:27 left, using Michael Brescia’s 10-yard run to cap a 67-yard drive. The Raiders drove to the Maine 35 on their final possession, but Kamara picked off Brescia in the final seconds to preserve the victory.
Carter Peevy completed 17 of 22 passes for 186 yards for Maine. Martin had 66 of the Black Bears’ 101 yards on the ground.
Brescia totaled 174 yards on 17-for-27 passing for the Raiders.
After a scoreless first quarter, Brendan Cassamajor scored on a 3-yard run to cap a 94-yard drive, giving the Raiders a 7-0 lead.
Maine answered with Peevy's 3-yard touchdown run with 4:15 remaining before halftime and Joey Bryson's 34-yard field goal with 15 seconds left for a 10-7 lead.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Raiders at Black Bears 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on FOX22.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 2nd Period 11:16 | Brendan Cassamajor 3 Yd Run (Luke Vogeler Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:15 | Carter Peevy 3 Yd Run (Joey Bryson Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:15 | Joey Bryson 34 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 10:31 | Jaharie Martin 7 Yd Run (Joey Bryson Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:27 | Michael Brescia 10 Yd Run (Luke Vogeler Kick) |
Statistics
 COLG |
 ME |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1st Downs | 17 |
| 6-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-11 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 303 | Total Yards | 287 |
| 174 | Passing | 186 |
| 17/27 | Comp/Att | 17/22 |
| 6.4 | Yards per pass | 8.5 |
| 129 | Rushing | 101 |
| 32 | Rushing Attempts | 37 |
| 4.0 | Yards per rush | 2.7 |
| 6-45 | Penalties | 5-35 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 29:45 | Possession | 30:15 |
Game Information
Location: Orono, ME
Attendance: 5,775 · Capacity:
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