INDIANAPOLIS - Coming off of a physical win in their home opening game last Saturday night against St. Xavier, the Marian football team has their eyes set on Olivet Nazarene this Saturday afternoon. Kickoff between the Knights and Tigers is set for 1:05 p.m. from St. Vincent Field, as Marian plays their second of five home games this season. 

THE GAME AND THE SERIES

The series between the Knights and Tigers has largely favored Marian, as the Knights have an all-time record against Olivet Nazarene of 6-0. Marian has not played against Olivet Nazarene since 2018, when the Knights won the last matchup 24-6 at St. Vincent Field. 

In the 2018 matchup, Marian pulled ahead 17-0 behind a pair of touchdown passes from Luke Johnston, and in the fourth quarter backup quarterback Frankie Young threw a short screen to Johnny William to ice the game. Olivet Nazarene would score a late touchdown in the matchup, but were unable to continue a rally as Marian completed the victory. The two sides also matched up in 2017 with Marian winning in Bourbonnais, and before then there were four previous matchups, all in Coach Ted Karras' first stint with the Knights. Marian won those four matchups under Coach Karras by a margin of 35.5 points per game, with the Knights recording three shutouts in four seasons.

Saturday's game will be Marian's final non-conference matchup of the season.

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 Twitter and Instagram pages @MUKnights.

CLOSING THE FIRST QUARTER STRONG

Saturday's game will conclude the first leg of Marian's season, with game three marking the end of Marian's non-conference schedule. Marian will be looking to start the season 3-0 with a win, and enter their bye week undefeated before beginning their stretch of seven straight weeks against MSFA Mideast counterparts. 

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 against Olivet Nazarene 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.

BEACH DAY

The weather is looking perfect on Saturday, and fans are encouraged to wear their sunny clothes as the Marian Maniacs are having beach day. The student organization will be giving away sunglasses to Marian students at the end of the first quarter as part of the theme of the game.

RECOGNIZING GREATNESS

At the end of the first quarter, the Marian softball team will be recognized for their extremely successful 2023 season. Under head coach Scott Fleming, the Knights returned to the top of the Crossroads League, winning both the regular seaosn and tournament championships in the Crossroads League. Marian would then host the NAIA Opening Round for the first time in program history, winning a grueling tournament to advance to the NAIA World Series, where the Knights finished fourth in the nation with their best run at the national championship in program history. 

Marian and Olivet Nazarene kick off from St. Vincent Field on Saturday afternoon at 1:05 p.m.

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