Marist was two minutes away from an opportunity to jump atop the Pioneer Football League but wins do not come easy in the non-scholarship circuit.

A week ago, the Red Foxes seized a 28-24 lead at Butler with just over three minutes to play, with a chance to open the season at 3-1. But the Bulldogs rallied with a five-play scoring drive and 48-yard go-ahead touchdown pass with 1:47 to play and Butler prevailed 31-28.

The task ahead gets no easier as long-time nemesis San Diego (3-2) visits Tenney Stadium for a noon matchup. The Torreros have owned the Red Foxes, winning 13 consecutive matchups from 2007-19 before Marist secured a home win in 2023. San Diego answered with a 34-6 rout in California last season.

San Diego ranks third in the PFL in offense with 368 yards per game (151 rush

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