INDIANAPOLIS - The Marian football team is looking to get back on track this Saturday afternoon at St. Vincent Field, as the seventh-ranked Knights host Siena Heights for a senior day matchup. Saturday's senior day kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. Below is a guide for fans to find information relating to this week's action.

THE GAME AND THE SERIES

Marian has owned the series against Siena Heights, carrying a perfect 10-0 record against the Saints into Saturday afternoon. For the second consecutive year the Knights will host Siena Heights, with Marian winning last year on senior day against the Saints by a 24-2 score. The Knights have allowed seven points or less in each of their previous three meetings with Siena Heights. 

Defense dominated last year's windy and wet matchup, as the Knights won 24-2. A blocked punt by David Badescu and a pick-six from Jake Paris highlighted Marian's win last season, while the offense found touchdowns via a CJ Young receiving score and Drew Byerly wildcat run. The Saints were held to just 141 yards last season against Marian.

The Knights enter the 2023 contest with an 8-1 overall record, while the Saints are 6-3 and winners of their last four games. Siena Heights enters the week coming off of a record-setting 77-point outing in a win over Madonna University. 

PLAYOFF PUSH

Marian enters the week ranked No. 7 in the NAIA Coaches Poll, dropping three spots in the national ratings following their loss to Indiana Wesleyan. Marian is a current candidate to make the NAIA Football Championship Series as an at-large team, and is in a position where they can earn a first round bye and host in the second round. The Knights control their own destiny, and with a win could potentially have a chance to climb back up in the rankings with help from around the NAIA.

WATCH AND FOLLOW ALONG

Those fans unable to attend Saturday night's game can watch live on the ISC Sports Network. This season, all Marian home games on the ISC Sports Network will be pay per view, and single game and season passes can be purchased now. The pay per view cost for Saturday's game on the ISC Sports Network is $9.99, and revenue generated from the live stream will go directly back into the athletics department. Fans can also find live statistics at marianstats.com. Live updates of the game will be posted on the official Marian Athletics X and Instagram pages @MUKnights.

TICKETS

Tickets for Saturday's game are on sale now, with general admission ticket pricing starting at $10. Parking for Saturday's game starts at $10 and is cash only. Parking for Saturday's game will not be available online and can only be purchased day-of on campus. 

TAILGATING

Tailgate spots are filling fast for this weekend. For more information on tailgating, rules, and policies, click here. Tailgate lots will open at 10 a.m., and fans can join the picnic lunch on the quad, which begins at 11 a.m.

SENIOR DAY

Senior day is this Saturday for all involved with the Marian football program, as the Knights will recognize 25 members of their 2023 senior class. The Knights will honor their seniors pregame, and all family members involved with the ceremony are asked to be in the stadium early. Senior day festivities will begin at approximately 12:40 p.m.

Senior activities for the members of the gameday cheerleading, dance, and pep band will take place during halftime. 

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Throughout the game, Marian will recognize and honor other team success on campus from the last year. In the spring, the Marian women's track and field team finished fourth in the NAIA, marking their best finish in program history. The Knights had multiple All-Americans in the group led by seniors Jai-Lyn Norwood and Erin Oleksak, and they will be honored at the end of the first quarter.
Additionally, both the men's and women's golf teams won their respective Crossroads League Championships, and each qualified for the NAIA National Tournament. The golf programs will have a chance to be honored during halftime of Saturday's game.
Lastly, at the end of the third quarter the Marian cycling team will be honored, as earlier this fall the track group won the USA Collegiate National Championship.

Marian and Siena Heights will square off on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. from St. Vincent Field in the final home game of the regular season.

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