NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Judson Eagles (0-9) vs. Marian Knights (8-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Ascension St. Vincent Field, Indianapolis, IN

Kickoff: 1:05 PM ET

Broadcast: ISC Sports Network (multi-camera live stream)

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast skies, cool fall afternoon

Temperature: ~47°F at kickoff

Wind: 8–12 mph from the northwest

Impact: Wind could limit deep passing; expect Marian to lean on its powerful rushing attack.

Injury Report

Judson Eagles: QB1 healthy, WR2 questionable (ankle). RB rotation intact. Defensive line missing one starter (shoulder).

Marian Knights: QB1 healthy, RB1 Keagan La Belle probable (hamstring tweak but expected to play). OL depth thin with one starter out. Secondary fully healthy.

Key Player Matchups

Marian RB Keagan La Belle vs. Judson Front Seven: La Belle broke Marian’s single-season rushing touchdown record with 19 TDs in just eight games. Judson’s defense has struggled against elite backs.

Judson QB vs. Marian Secondary: Judson averages ~150 passing yards per game, but Marian’s defense ranks top-five nationally in sacks and interceptions.

Special Teams: Marian kicker reliable inside 40 yards; Judson has struggled in coverage units.

Recent Team Form

Judson:

Last 5: 0-5, including losses to Saint Xavier (49–7), Olivet Nazarene (41–14), and Roosevelt (35–10).

Strength: Occasional flashes in the passing game.

Weakness: Defense allows nearly 40 points per game.

Marian:

Last 5: 4-1, including wins over St. Francis (IL) (28–11), Saint Xavier (35–17), and Olivet Nazarene (42–21). Loss came to Indiana Wesleyan (31–28).

Strength: Balanced offense, elite rushing attack, opportunistic defense.

Weakness: Vulnerable against nationally ranked opponents.

Series History

Overall: Marian leads 2-0.

Recent Meetings:

2024: Marian 76–6 win

2023: Marian 40–6 win

Trend: Marian has dominated, outscoring Judson 116–12 in two meetings.

Betting Trends:

Judson is 0-5 ATS in last 5.

Marian is 4-1 ATS in last 5.

Head-to-head: Marian has covered in both meetings.

Historical Betting Results: Marian consistently covers spreads against Judson, winning outright in dominant fashion.

Projected Score: Marian 49, Judson 7

Game Odds

Judson Eagles                    56

Marian Knights                 – 28.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025