Overview
- Marian said a routine internal review found a football player had fallen below NAIA full‑time academic requirements and that the school promptly self‑reported the violation.
- The NAIA removed Marian from the Football Championship Series, canceling Saturday’s Dec. 6 quarterfinal at Keiser and ending the Knights’ season.
- Marian officials announced a formal audit of academic and compliance processes and acknowledged they may be required to vacate up to three games the ineligible player appeared in.
- Keiser, the No. 2 seed at 11-0, advances directly to the semifinals on Dec. 13 at 1 p.m., and the school said ticket purchases for the canceled quarterfinal will be refunded within 3–5 business days.
- Keiser head coach Myles Russ has missed recent games due to what he called a severe medical emergency, with defensive coordinator Peter Davila serving in his place.