The 1925 Maine Black Bears football team was an

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team that represented the

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as a member of the

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during the

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. In its fifth season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 5–2–1 record, going 1–0–1 against conference opponents. With victories over

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, , , and , the team was recognized as the Maine state champion for 1925. The team also lost to undefeated national champion

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by a 56 to 0 score. Maine played its home games at Alumni Field in

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. Oren Fraser was the team captain. Willis Barrows was the leading scorer with six touchdowns for 36 points.2015 Media Guide, p. 72.

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