Grimes led the program for 36 seasons, compiling a record of 566-408 (.581), three Crossroads League titles and three NAIA Tournament appearances (1997–1998, 2000–2001 and 2003–2004). Grimes also served as the athletic director for the first 26 seasons of his coaching tenure. Todd Lickliter led the program for three seasons (2012–2013 to 2014–2015). Football Marian began a football program in 2007 under head coach Ted Karras Jr. Since then, the Knights have won two NAIA national championships. In 2012, in only their sixth year of play, the Knights won their first NAIA football championship. In 2014, the #7 Marian Knights became the NAIA runner-up after losing to #8 Southern Oregon University 55–31. The next year, the Knights won the NAIA championship, a rematch of the 2014 national championship against the SOU Raiders, 31–14. This marked their third championship game appearance and second victory in four years. The head coach for that victory was Mark Henninger. Several football program alumni have earned contracts at the professional level, such as Krishawn Hogan and Julian Williams. In 2019, Marian running back Charles Salary was named the NAIA Football National Player of the Year, the first time a player from Marian was recognized with the honor. Season-by-season record Other athletic achievements Other Knights' athletic achievements include: 23 All-Conference selections 309 All MCC First Team Honors 162 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes 25 NAIA All Americans 5 NAIA Champions of Character Award recipients 1 NAIA Football National Player of the Year 6 NAIA Region VIII Player of the Year 1 NAIA Region VIII Player of the Year 37 MCC championships 25 MCC Coach of the Year Honors 14 MCC Players of the Year 38 USA Cycling Collegiate National Championships See also The Indiana College Mathematics Competition Indianapolis Art Center provides educational programming for Marian University References External links Official athletics website Franciscan universities and colleges Liberal arts colleges in Indiana Catholic universities and colleges in Indiana Universities and colleges in Indianapolis Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities 1851 establishments in Indiana 1936 establishments in Indiana Educational institutions established in 1851 Educational institutions established in 1936 Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis