The team plays U Sports football in the Ontario University Athletics conference.

The association had reached a consensus two days later that the lateness of the season made it pointless to start the sport for that year.

The Marauders won their first game in an exhibition match against Royal Military College of Canada with a score of 17-5.

[2] The Marauders had made 23 consecutive OUA post-season appearances, having missed the playoffs in the 1997 season and then again in 2021.

The Marauders football team have also made an appearance at the Churchill and Mitchell Bowls in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2012, 2014, and 2019.

[2] The following is the record of the McMaster Marauders football team since 2000:[2] Vanier Cup Alberta