Swann's block preserves Maine's 31-28 win over W. Kentucky
Jordan Swann blocked a late field goal attempt by Western Kentucky to keep Maine on top for a 31-28 win on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Maine Black Bears
31
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAINE | 0 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 31 |
| WKU | 21 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium · 15,718 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Rhode Island Rams | L 13-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Campbell Fighting Camels | L 6-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Bryant Bulldogs | L 14-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Sacred Heart Pioneers | L 16-24 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Elon Phoenix | L 17-43 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:00 31-28
Garland LaFrance 75 Yd pass from Drew Eckels (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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Field Goal 7:11 31-21
Kenny Doak 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:16 28-21
Micah Wright 15 Yd pass from Chris Ferguson (Kenny Doak Kick)
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Touchdown 12:41 21-21
Deshawn Stevens 50 Yd Fumble Return (Kenny Doak Kick)
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Touchdown 1:32 14-21
Micah Wright 32 Yd pass from Chris Ferguson (Kenny Doak Kick)
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Touchdown 10:20 7-21
Ramon Jefferson 51 Yd pass from Chris Ferguson (Kenny Doak Kick)
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Touchdown 9:57 0-21
Lucky Jackson 32 Yd pass from Drew Eckels (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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Touchdown 13:17 0-14
Devon Key 45 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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Touchdown 14:42 0-7
Lucky Jackson 66 Yd pass from Drew Eckels (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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MAINE
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:47 · End of Game
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WKU 0:47
11 plays, 66 yards, 2:31 · Missed FG
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MAINE 3:18
9 plays, 29 yards, 3:42 · Punt
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WKU 7:00
1 play, 75 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:00 31-28
Garland LaFrance 75 Yd pass from Drew Eckels (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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MAINE 7:11
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:11 31-21
Kenny Doak 37 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 10:21
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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MAINE 12:10
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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WKU 14:48
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:37 · Punt
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MAINE 0:25
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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WKU 2:39
6 plays, 4 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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MAINE 5:16
1 play, 15 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:16 28-21
Micah Wright 15 Yd pass from Chris Ferguson (Kenny Doak Kick)
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WKU 5:22
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:17 · Downs
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MAINE 6:39
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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WKU 8:15
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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MAINE 10:05
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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WKU 10:59
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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WKU 12:41
3 plays, -19 yards, 0:53 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:41 21-21
Deshawn Stevens 50 Yd Fumble Return (Kenny Doak Kick)
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MAINE 13:34
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:26 · Downs
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MAINE
1 play, 1 yard, 0:20 · End of Half
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WKU 0:20
6 plays, 26 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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MAINE 1:32
3 plays, 59 yards, 0:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:32 14-21
Micah Wright 32 Yd pass from Chris Ferguson (Kenny Doak Kick)
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WKU 1:54
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:38 · Downs
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MAINE 3:32
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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WKU 5:33
9 plays, 32 yards, 4:42 · Punt
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MAINE 10:20
6 plays, 83 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:20 7-21
Ramon Jefferson 51 Yd pass from Chris Ferguson (Kenny Doak Kick)
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WKU 13:23
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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MAINE 14:40
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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WKU 0:34
8 plays, 42 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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MAINE 3:46
10 plays, 44 yards, 5:15 · Punt
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WKU 9:57
5 plays, 57 yards, 1:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:57 0-21
Lucky Jackson 32 Yd pass from Drew Eckels (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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MAINE 10:57
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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MAINE 13:17
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:25 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:17 0-14
Devon Key 45 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Nuss Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
MAINE
WKU
14
1st Downs
17
5-18
3rd down efficiency
3-16
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
324
Total Yards
389
182
Passing
347
12/29
Comp/Att
23/41
6.3
Yards per pass
8.5
142
Rushing
42
41
Rushing Attempts
31
3.5
Yards per rush
1.4
6-40
Penalties
4-38
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
33:09
Possession
26:51
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