INDIANAPOLIS - Following their season opening victory at Siena Heights, the Marian University football team is ready to return home and play their first home game at Ascension St. Vincent Field on Saturday against Concordia University. Kickoff for Saturday night's home opener is set for 6:05 p.m.

THE GAME
The series between Marian and Concordia has been tightly contested, despite Marian's commanding 11-2 series lead over the Cardinals. Marian has gone on the road each of the last two seasons to play Concordia, with the Cardinals making their first trip to Indianapolis since 2021. This weekend's matchup will also be the final game in the series, as the Cardinals athletics program will come to a close at the end of the 2024-25 school year. 

Marian is 3-0 all-time under head coach Ted Karras Jr., earning their third win of the series under Coach K. by a 14-7 score last year. Keagan La Belle scored what would eventually be the game-winning touchdown in the second quarter, while Jake Reichard was the team's leading receiver in last year's rain-soaked contest. Of the returning players on Marian's roster in 2024 from the defensive side of the ball, Deon Pettiford was the team's leader in tackles with six, while Jayshawn Underwood had five, including an interception. 2023 alumni Nate Frey earned MSFA Defensive Player of the Week after his 13-tackle game a season ago. 

WATCH AND FOLLOW ALONG
Those fans unable to attend Saturday night's game can watch live on the ISC Sports Network. All home games are televised with five camera angles, and single game live stream passes charge $9.99. Fans can also purchase a season pass of Marian football at a discounted price on a per-game basis, running at $24.99. Passes for this weekend can be purchased now. Live statistics will be available at marianstats.com, and updates of the game will be posted on the Marian Knights and Marian Football Instagram and X pages. Fans can follow at @MUKnights and @MarianUFootball.

TICKETS
Tickets for Saturday's home-opening game are on sale now, with general admission ticket pricing starting at $10. 

TAILGATING
Tailgate spots are filling fast for this weekend. For more information on tailgating, rules, and policies, click here. Tailgate lots will open at 2:00 p.m.

BLUE OUT
This weekend's theme is a blue out! Fans are encouraged to wear their Marian blue and support the Knights. The Marian Maniacs will be giving out T-shirts during the third quarter of Saturday's game. 

NEW FEATURES AT ASCENSION ST. VINCENT FIELD
Marian football games will hold a pair of new features this season, with the Merchants Bank video board highlighting the south end zone. Live replays and video will echo on the field throughout the game, Also new at Marian football games are beer sales, with Beir Brewing selling their products at Marian games. There is a limit of three beers per person. More information on alcohol sales can be found here.

PREGAME ATHLETIC EVENTS ON-CAMPUS
The Marian women's soccer team plays a matinee contest at Ascension St. Vincent Field to warm up the crowd, as the Knights take on Cumberland at 12:00 p.m. The match will be aired on the ISC Sports Network, with Greg Rakestraw leading the call. Marian's tennis teams also takes on Goshen on Saturday, with the match starting at 1:00 p.m.

FAMILY WEEKEND
It is also Family Weekend at Marian University, and a full list of events are taking place throughout the weekend on campus, particularly on gameday. To see the full gameday schedule, see the above link. 

POSTGAME FIREWORKS
Following the game, Marian will host the city's best fireworks display. Stick around after the game to enjoy an annual fireworks display, while fireworks will go off throughout the game following Marian scores. 

Kickoff between Marian and Concordia is set for 6:05 p.m. on Saturday night.

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