Dayton football kicks off its Pioneer Football League (PFL) season against Marist on Saturday, aiming for a 13th conference championship. Following a decisive 49-7 win over Ave Maria, the Flyers' record stands at 2-1. Quarterback Drew VanVleet boasts impressive stats, leading the PFL in passing efficiency and completion percentage. Marist, however, enters the game winless at 0-3, having faced a challenging non-conference schedule.