The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Coastal Athletic Association.

The team plays its home games at the 8,419 seat Alfond Stadium in Orono, Maine.

The Black Bears have appeared in the Division I-AA/FCS Playoffs eight times.

Maine has won thirteen conference championships, seven shared and six outright.

[2] † – Conference co-champions Notable alumni include: Announced schedules as of February 18, 2025.