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Marian University's football team was removed from the NAIA national tournament.

The university's athletic director stated the violation was inadvertent and is reviewing internal processes.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marian University football program was two wins away from playing for an NAIA national championship, planning to make a trip to Florida for quarterfinal game Saturday against Keiser University.

Instead, the season is over for the Knights due to the use of an academically ineligible player.

"We sincerely apologize to Keiser University, the NAIA, our student-athletes, and the Marian community that we cannot continue our season," said Steve Downing, Marian's athletic director, in a statement. "This is a disappointing outcome for everyone involved. We regret t

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