Marian Football
Marian is an NAIA football program. The 2026 record stands at 8-1. The Cooper Predictor rates Marian at +23.3, No. 16 of 96 NAIA teams. The model projects a 9-1 finish, with Playoff Odds of 98.6%. The model's pre-game picks are 6-1 in Marian games this season. Most recent result: beat St. Francis (IL) 63-14 on Oct 31. Next up: vs Saint Xavier (IL) on Nov 7 — the model projects Marian 35-3, giving Marian a 97% chance to win.
Open Marian in Cooper Predictor U →Updated Nov 2, 2026 · power ratings compare teams within NAIA.
2026 schedule, predictions & results
| Date | Opponent | Projection | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27 | @ Indianapolis | no pick on record | L 7-39 |
| Sep 5 | @ Defiance | W 38-13 94% ✓ | W 53-0 |
| Sep 12 | @ Saint Francis (NAIA) | W 24-21 58% ✓ | W 30-6 |
| Sep 19 | vs Madonna (Mich.) | W 49-10 99% ✓ | W 27-25 |
| Oct 3 | vs Taylor | W 28-24 61% ✓ | W 26-6 |
| Oct 10 | vs Indiana Wesleyan | L 17-35 20% ✗ | W 30-28 |
| Oct 17 | vs Olivet Nazarene | W 27-24 58% ✓ | W 31-3 |
| Oct 24 | @ St. Mary-Woods | no pick on record | W 73-6 |
| Oct 31 | @ St. Francis (IL) | W 35-3 98% ✓ | W 63-14 |
| Nov 7 | vs Saint Xavier (IL) | W 35-3 97% | — |
Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Marian's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.
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