The Saint John's Johnnies football program represents Saint John's University in

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. They compete at the

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level and are members of the

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(MIAC). From 1953 through November 19, 2012, collegiate hall-of-fame coach John Gagliardi coached the Johnnies, posting a record over 59 years. Gagliardi's 489 wins are the most all-time for any football coach across all divisions. Before John Gagliardi,

Johnny "Blood" McNally John Victor McNally (November 27, 1903 – November 28, 1985), nicknamed "Johnny Blood", was an American professional football player and coach. McNally was named a member of the NFL 1930s All-Decade Team and was inducted into the Pro Football H ...

coached for Saint John's. McNally stated while leaving the head coaching job that, "nobody can win at Saint John's." Gagliardi and the Johnnies went 6-2 the following season in 1953. The current coach is Gary Fasching, who was named to the position on December 28, 2012. The Johnnies have the second highest win percentage football program in Division III history, boasting a record during 2024 season.

Championships

National championships

Postseason appearances

NCAA Division III playoffs

The Johnnies have made twenty-nine appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs, with a combined record of 44–27. They finished as national champions in the NCAA Division III Championship Game (Stagg Bowl) in 1976 and 2003, and as national runner-ups in 2000.

NAIA playoffs

The Johnnies made three appearances in the NAIA playoffs and won the NAIA national championship twice, with a combined record of 4–1.

Players drafted into the NFL

References

External links

* {{Saint John's Johnnies football navbox American football teams established in 1900 1900 establishments in Minnesota