TOWSON, Md. (Interstat) — Maine put up all of its points in the second quarter and survived a late Towson rally for a 21-18 season-opening victory Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Johnny Unitas Stadium.

The Black Bears, now 1-0, built a 21-0 lead on a 32-yard touchdown run and a 30-yard scoring pass before Towson answered just before halftime. The Tigers scored eight points in the second quarter, seven in the third and three in the fourth, but could not complete the comeback.

Andrew Indorf completed 15 of 21 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns for Towson, including a 59-yard scoring strike to Cleveland Charlton, who finished with four catches for 136 yards. Aaron Enterline caught a 4-yard touchdown pass.

Maine’s defense recorded 10 tackles apiece from Sam Oppenheimer and Jeremiah McGill, while Derek Berlitz added eight tackles and 1.5 sacks. Noah Carpenter also recorded five tackles. Towson fell to 0-1.