Venue & Game Information
Location: St. Vincent Field, Marian University, Indianapolis, IN
Kickoff: 1:05 PM ET
Broadcast: ISC Sports Network (PPV $9.99), Marian Radio Network
Tournament Context: NAIA FCS Second Round – winner advances to quarterfinals
Weather Forecast
Kickoff Temp: ~34°F
Conditions: Cloudy, chance of light snow, winds ~11 mph
Impact: Cold weather favors run-heavy offenses; passing efficiency may dip
Injury Report
Marian Knights: No major injuries reported; roster healthy entering postseason
Dordt Defenders: No significant injuries; full roster available
Team Recent Form
Marian:
10-game win streak after opening loss
Averaging 35+ PPG, defense allows ~17 PPG
13th postseason appearance, 20-10 all-time in NAIA FCS
Dordt:
Lone loss vs. Morningside in finale
Averaging 40.3 PPG, rushing for 246.6 YPG
3rd postseason appearance in program history
Key Player Matchups
Marian QB Keagan La Belle (MSFA MVP): Efficient passer, leads balanced offense
Marian Defense: Six first-team All-MSFA defenders; elite pass rush and secondary
Dordt RB Daniel Dickerson: GPAC standout, leads ground attack
Dordt OL vs. Marian DL: Critical battle in trenches; Dordt relies on run dominance
Series History
First-ever meeting between Dordt and Marian
Betting Trends:
Marian: 10-0 SU last 10, 7-3 ATS in postseason since 2019
Dordt: 9-1 SU, 6-4 ATS in 2025
Marian: 5-5 all-time on Thanksgiving weekend
Historical Betting Results
Marian has covered in 3 of last 4 home playoff games
Dordt has struggled ATS vs. top-10 seeds (1-3 in last 4 postseason games)
Final Score Projection: Marian 28 – Dordt 20
Bottom Line: In frigid Indianapolis conditions, Marian’s playoff pedigree and defensive depth should prove decisive against Dordt’s run-heavy offense. Knights advance to the NAIA quarterfinals.
GAME ODDS
Dordt (IA) Defenders 51.5
Marian Knights – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
