Gameday Central: Maine

RV/RV Towson (5-3, 3-2 CAA) at Maine (3-5, 3-2 CAA)
Nov. 7 - 7 p.m. - American Sports Network
Alfond Stadium - Orono Maine

Stadium	Alfond Stadium
Capacity	10,000
Surface	Field Turf
Kickoff	7 p.m.
Online Stream	American Sports Network
	Mike Gleason (PxP) and Ken Dunec (Analyst)
Radio	CBS Sports Radio 1300
	Spiro Morekas (PxP) and Gordy Combs (Analyst)
Internet	TowsonTigers.com
Series Record	Maine leads 7-5

STORY LINES
The Tigers hit the road for just the second time in the past four weeks as they travel to face Maine. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on the American Sports Network.

Towson is coming off a 19-0 shutout over rival Delaware. It marked the first shutout for the Tigers since a 70-0 victory over Lock Haven on September 10, 2005.

During the Tigers current three-game winning streak, the defense has forced two turnovers in each game. Over that same span, the Towson defense has scored three touchdowns.

For the fourth-straight week, the Tigers will face one of the top rushing defenses in the CAA. Maine enters the week allowing just 121.6 yards a game on the ground. In two of the previous three weeks, Towson has rushed for more yards than their opponents have allowed on the season.

The Game
Towson hits the road as they travel to take on Maine on Nov. 7. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and can be see live on the American Sports Network.

Saturday Weather
The weather for Saturday is calling for afternoon temperatures to reach around 50 degrees with a 60 percent chance of rain.

vs. Maine
The Tigers trail 7-5 in the all-time series with the Black Bears. Towson is 3-3 on the road in the series with their last win coming on their most rececent trip, 40-30, in 2011.

at Maine in November
Saturday will mark the third time the Tigers will play in Maine during the month of November. Towson is 1-1 in the previous two meetings, including a 40-30 victory in their last trip in 2011.

On this Date: Nov. 7
Saturday's game marks the sixth time the Tigers will play on Nov. 7. Towson is 1-4 in the previous five games on this date.
Year   Opponent   Result
1970   John Hopkins   W, 33-6
1981   @ James Madison   L, 7-20
1987   @ New Haven   L, 7-21
1998   @ Dayton   L, 42-43
2009   @ William & Mary   L, 0-31

Shutout
Towson recorded its first shutout in over a decade when it blanked Delaware, 19-0, on Halloween. It was the first shutout since a 70-0 victory over Lock Haven on September 10, 2005. The Tigers had not shut out an FCS opponent since blanking Monmouth, 20-0, on November 2, 2002.

14 Passing Yards
The Tigers defense surrendered just 14 yards on three completions against Delaware. It is the second fewest passing yards allowed in an FCS game this season.

Shutting Down One of Nation's Best
Delaware entered the game as the 11th-best rushing offense at 249.7 yards per game. That was before they ran into a stout Towson rush defense that allowed just 88 yards on the ground. Prior to Saturday, the Blue Hens previous low rushing was 163 yards in the season opener against Jacksonville. They had rushed for over 200 yards in six-straight games.

Defensive Dominance
The Tigers defense limited Delaware to just 102 yards of total offense. Towson gave up just 51 yards in each half. It is the fewest yards allowed against an FCS opponent since the Tigers joined the FCS in 1987.

Last 3 Games
Over the past three games, the Towson defense has kept their opponents off the board in eight of the 12 quarters. The defense has also recorded two turnovers in each of the three games, all Tiger victories.

Hurwitz Ties School Record
Kicker Sam Hurwitz tied a school record when he connected on four field goals in the victory over Delaware. Hurwitz hit from 34, 39, 27 and 39 yards. He tied the record set by Jerome Nolan against C.W. Post in 1984. The four field goals also ties the Unitas Stadium record.

Frazier's Best Day Through the Air
Quarterback Connor Frazier had his best passing day of his career as he completed 25 passes for 284 yards against Delaware.

Dickerson has Breakout Game
Sophomore running back Marquel Dickerson made the most of his opportunity against Delaware as he ran for a career-best 102 yards on 20 carries.

Up Next
The Tigers hit the road for the final time during the regular season as they travel to face William & Mary. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#2 Marquel Dickerson: RB; 5' 9"; Sophomore

#4 Connor Frazier: QB; 6' 0"; Redshirt Senior

#88 Sam Hurwitz: K; 5' 11"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#2 Marquel Dickerson
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: RB

#4 Connor Frazier
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Senior
: QB

#88 Sam Hurwitz
: 5' 11"; Senior
: K

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Gameday Central: Maine

Players Mentioned

#2 Marquel Dickerson

#4 Connor Frazier

#88 Sam Hurwitz

Players Mentioned

#2 Marquel Dickerson

#4 Connor Frazier

#88 Sam Hurwitz