KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Coming off their 52-42 shootout win against Indiana Wesleyan, the Marian football team was the biggest winner in the Netting Professionals NAIA Top-25 Coaches' Poll on Monday, as the Knights gained five spots in moving to No. 14 in the NAIA.

The top-four teams remained in check following Saturday's action, with Grand View, Keiser, Benedictine, and Morningside holding spots 1-4. Marian's win over then No. 5 Indiana Wesleyan dropped the Wildcats from fifth to No. 16 in the new poll, with Montana Tech replacing IWU in the top five. 

The Knights' new ranking of No. 14 marks them as the highest-ranked team in the Mid-States Football Association. Indiana Wesleyan is ranked 16th, while Olivet Nazarene, Taylor, and St. Francis (Ind.) are all receiving votes. 

Marian's win on Saturday was their first victory against a top-25 opponent since their victory over then-No. 24 St. Francis (Ill.) in last year's regular season finale. Marian's victory is the first in program history in which an opponent gained 500 yards of offense and scored 40 or more points.

No. 14 Marian will travel to Madonna this Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. showdown with the Crusaders in Livonia, Michigan. 

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