POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – The Marist University football team's schedule for the 2026 season has been finalized.
The Red Foxes will play four non-league games this season, including two Friday night home games. After opening its season on Friday, Aug. 28 at New Haven, the Red Foxes' home opener will take place the following Friday against Franklin Pierce. The Red Foxes will play at Lafayette on Saturday, Sept. 12. Following a bye week and its first two games against Pioneer Football League opponents, Marist will host its final non-league game against Columbia on Friday, Oct. 9.
In all, Marist will play 12 games in 2026, with eight games against Pioneer Football League opponents. For the second straight year, the Red Foxes will have six home games at Tenney Stadium. It is also the second straight year that Marist will play a 12-game schedule.
Here is the full 2026 schedule:
- Friday, Aug. 28 – at New Haven
- Friday, Sept. 4 – home, Franklin Pierce
- Saturday, Sept. 12 – at Lafayette
- Saturday, Sept. 26 – home, Presbyterian*
- Saturday, Oct. 3 – at Stetson*
- Friday, Oct. 9 – home, Columbia
- Saturday, Oct. 17 – at Drake*
- Saturday, Oct. 24 – home, St. Thomas*
- Saturday, Oct. 31 – at San Diego*
- Saturday, Nov. 7 – home, Morehead State*
- Saturday, Nov. 14 – home, Butler*
- Saturday, Nov. 21 – at Davidson*
*-Pioneer Football League opponent
Marist is heading into its third season under the leadership of head coach
Mike Willis in 2026.
