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Football not looking past FCS powerhouse Maine

Maine is a school from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), but Central Michigan football coach John Bonamego isn’t taking the Black Bears lightly.

While Maine did not play in Week 3 due to a bye, the team is coming off a 31-28 victory against FBS opponent Western Kentucky. The Black Bears (2-0), ranked No. 13 in the FCS Top 25, continue in hot pursuit of the Chippewas (0-3) at 3 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

“Maine has our full attention,” Bonamego said. “Their defense leads the nation in sacks (per game). (Defense) against the run, they are in the top 10.