No. 8 Reinhardt vs. No. 9 Marian (Ind.): FCS Game Preview
By Mike DeVader, Reinhardt Director of Athletic Communications & Media
WALESKA, Ga. – (Live Video | Live Stats) Postseason football is back inside Ken White Field at University Stadium tomorrow as No. 8 Reinhardt welcomes No. 9 Marian (Ind.) in the NAIA Football Championship Series (FCS) First Round.
Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. in the second meeting in history between the two programs.
"Big game… The kind that you want to play in," head coach James Miller said. "Two hard-nosed teams that are going to smack each other play-in and play-out. This is going to be fun to watch and I am really excited to see our kids compete."
The Eagles (8-0) – the five-time defending Appalachian Division champions within the Mid-South Conference – are looking to avenge their last playoff loss, which was on the road to the Knights, 17-7, back on Nov. 23, 2019.
Marian comes into the matchup – this time in Waleska – with a 5-1 mark and is the 2019 NAIA national runner-up.
Reinhardt was the NAIA national runner-up in 2017.
Storylines for Saturday
1. NAIA FCS is Back Home
Reinhardt is proud to host the NAIA FCS First Round at Ken White Field at University Stadium for the initial time since Nov. 17, 2018 when the Eagles took on Concordia (Mich.).
2. Another Postseason Clash
The hometown team and Marian (Ind.) meet again on the gridiron for the second-consecutive NAIA FCS First Round contest. The second-ranked Knights came from behind to escape the 13th-ranked Eagles, 17-7, in the cold rain in Indianapolis.
3. Playoff Experience
Marian comes into the matchup in Waleska with a 5-1 mark and is the 2019 NAIA national runner-up. Reinhardt returns to the postseason for the sixth time with an overall record of 5-4 in the NAIA FCS. The Eagles were also the NAIA national runner-up back in 2017.
4. Protect the Nest
Reinhardt is 9-0 the last two seasons at home as it enters today's NAIA battle.
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