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College football preview: UMaine (1-0) at Georgia Southern (0-1)

The Black Bears travel to Statesboro, Georgia, to take on a Football Bowl Subdivision team.

Entering his third year as the starting quarterback, the junior is primed for his best season.

If the Black Bears need a yard or two, they look to former Cheverus star Joe Fitzpatrick to get it.

Recovering from lingering injuries, running back Joe Fitzpatrick and wide receiver Earnest Edwards participate in the team’s final scrimmage.

Recognized as one of the best defensive backs in the nation, the UMaine senior wants to become even better.

Coutts, the senior associate director of athletics for the Black Bears, will join an athletic department headed by former Maine AD Karlton Creech.

Wednesday’s intrasquad scrimmage is the latest example of how the Black Bears sharpen their skills.

Sophomore Jordan Rowell is off crutches after leaving last week’s scrimmage with a knee injury.

For the second year in a row, Maine saw its lead running back transfer. Who will replace Ramon Jefferson this year?

After advancing to the national semifinals last fall, the Black Bears enter this season ranked sixth in one preseason national poll.