Led by 27th-year head coach Jim Parady, the Red Foxes compiled an overall record of 5–6 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, tying for fourth place in the PFL.

Marist played home games at Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field in Poughkeepsie, New York.

The PFL released their preseason all-PFL team on July 30, 2018, with the Red Foxes having four players selected.

[1] Offense Juston Christian – WR Defense Eddie Zinn-Turner – DL Willie Barrett – LB Wes Beans – DB

The PFL released their preseason coaches poll on July 31, 2018, with the Red Foxes predicted to finish in seventh place.