Venue & Logistics
Stadium: Turner Stadium, Upland, Indiana
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET (under the lights in Upland)
Conference: Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Mideast Division
Weather Forecast (Upland, IN)
Temperature: 61°F at kickoff, dipping to 56°F by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent football weather—minimal effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
Marian Knights (4-1):
QB Tristan Polk – Probable (ankle soreness, practiced fully late in the week)
WR Tirae Spence – Healthy, leads team in receiving yards and TDs
OL depth intact, no major injuries reported
Taylor Trojans (3-2):
QB Jack D’Arcy – Probable (rib soreness, expected to start)
RB rotation healthy, led by power back Caleb Ringer
LB Aven Jones – Questionable (shoulder, game-time decision)
Key Player Matchups
Marian QB Tristan Polk vs. Taylor Secondary
Polk has been efficient, throwing 12 TDs to just 3 INTs. Taylor’s secondary has been opportunistic but has also given up explosive plays.
Taylor RB Caleb Ringer vs. Marian Front Seven
Ringer is averaging 95 yards per game, but Marian’s defense is top-3 in the MSFA against the run. This trench battle could decide tempo.
Special Teams Edge
Marian’s kicker Kenny Curry has been reliable from 40+, while Taylor has struggled in punt coverage. Hidden yardage could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
Marian Knights (4-1, 2-0 MSFA)
Last Game: Defeated Lawrence Tech 24–23 in a thriller, scoring the game-winning TD in the final minute
Strength: Balanced offense, clutch playmaking in close games
Weakness: Defense has allowed big yardage despite forcing turnovers
Taylor Trojans (3-2, 1-1 MSFA)
Last Game: Lost 31–28 to Indiana Wesleyan, despite rushing for 250+ yards
Strength: Explosive rushing attack (averaging 280 yards per game)
Weakness: Pass defense has been inconsistent against top-tier QBs
Series History
All-Time Meetings: 17
Series Record: Marian leads 16–1
Recent Trend: Marian has won 14 straight, including a 34–20 win in 2024 after jumping out to a 28–0 halftime lead.
At Upland: Marian is 9–0 all-time
Betting Trends:
Marian is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 MSFA games
Taylor is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 home games
The Over has hit in 4 of the last 6 meetings
Historical Betting Results:
Marian has covered in 5 of the last 7 matchups
Average margin of victory for Marian in the last 5 games: +16.8 points
Taylor’s lone win in the series came in 2009
Predicted Score: Marian 31, Taylor 21
Game Odds
Marian Knights – 10.5
Taylor Trojans 52
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
