MARIAN, Ind.–Marian University announced on Thursday that the NAIA has withdrawn Marian’s opportunity to compete in the NAIA Football Playoff Championship Series because an academically ineligible student-athlete participated in three games this season.

It is because of that that Marian will not play its scheduled playoff game at Keiser University on Saturday December 6. That also means their season is over.

“We sincerely apologize to Keiser University, the NAIA, our student-athletes, and the Marian community that we cannot continue our season. This is a disappointing outcome for everyone involved. We regret the disruption it causes and are taking immediate steps to address the root causes,” said Steve Downing, Marian University Athletic Director.

The university says the athletic depart

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