INDIANAPOLIS - The Marian football team aims to get in the win column and right the ship coming off of last week's season-opening loss against UIndy, opening their NAIA portion of the season on the road at Lawrence Tech. The matchup is Marian's first road trip of the season, and kicks off a three-game month of September.

THE GAME, THE NOTES, THE SERIES
Marian's matchup at Lawrence Tech is their first road trip of the season, with Marian playing their first road game of the season in the state of Michigan for a second consecutive season. Last season, the Knights' first game of the season was their road opener, which took place at Siena Heights. Marian is 2-0 under Ted Karras Jr. in his second stint in the road opener.

In last year's matchup, Marian narrowly defeated Lawrence Tech, surviving one of the worst rushing defense performances in program history with late-game heroics from the offense. Tristan Polk engineered a game-winning drive in the final three minutes of the game, driving Marian 78 yards with the winning touchdown pass hitting Tirae Spence in the back of the end zone. JT Downey then iced the game with an interception on Lawrence Tech's final grasp, sealing a come-from-behind 24-23 win. The Blue Devils amassed 644 yards in last year's contest, gaining 355 on the ground for a then-opponent record against the Knights.

In the series overall, Marian is 5-0, winning both of the previous contests in Michigan. This is the sixth meeting all-time, and the third that takes place in September. Marian has averaged 40 points per game in the series and has allowed an average of 12.2 points per game. The first meeting took place on a rainy October afternoon in 2019, which featured a big performance on the ground from Money Woods. The 2019 meeting is the only game in program history Marian failed to pass for more than 50 yards as a team in a single game.

Keagan La Belle is aiming to climb the Marian rushing ranks on Saturday, as he needs just 11 yards to pass Robert Gibson for third all-time in program history in rushing yards. La Belle enters the week with 2153 yards in 32 career games played, and with a strong performance will solidify himself as a top-three rusher all-time at Marian. The senior running back eclipsed 100 yards in last year's win over Lawrence Tech. 

This Saturday's game will kickoff at 7:00 p.m., marking the first night game in series history. The game is also the first night game in Lawrence Tech's history. 

WATCH AND FOLLOW ALONG
Those fans unable to attend Saturday's game can watch live through the Lawrence Tech Athletics Network, listed above. The Knights' broadcast duo of Scott McCauley and Zach Graves will be in Michigan with the team, calling an audio-only broadcast of the game, streamed live through the ISC Sports Network. Fans can also find live statistics at marianstats.com. Live updates of the game will be posted on the official Marian Athletics Twitter/X page, @MUKnights, along with the team page of @MarianUFootball.

TICKETS
Fans can purchase tickets at the gate and online for Saturday's game. Gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Ticket prices start at $10 for general admission, while reserved chairback seating costs $13. All seating at Lawrence Tech's stadium is located on the home sideline of the field. 

FOOTBALL WEATHER
Saturday's game will have a true feel of fall, with temperatures in Michigan projected for the upper 50's at kickoff. 

Kickoff in the Detroit suburbs is set for 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night, with the Knights and Blue Devils clashing for the sixth time. 

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