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Johns Hopkins UniversityEst. 1876

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Football
Former JHU coach Jim Margraff elected to College Football Hall of Fame
Published Jan 15, 2026
Margraff, who won 221 games with the Blue Jays over his 29-year career, joins former teammate Bill Stromberg in representing JHU in the Hall of Fame
A football player in a white jersey rushes with the ball
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Playoff heartbreak for Hopkins in DIII semifinal
Published Dec 21, 2025
A 79-yard TD pass with less than a minute remaining lifted host Wisconsin-River Falls to a 48-41 win against the visiting Blue Jays
A football player in a black jersey celebrates after making a tackle
Football
Dominant win sends Hopkins to NCAA DIII semifinals
Published Dec 14, 2025
JHU returns to national semifinals for second consecutive season and third time in program history with 40-10 win against Susquehanna
A football game in the snow
Football
Hopkins falls at Mount Union in NCAA semifinal shootout
Published Dec 22, 2024
Unbeaten Purple Raiders hang on for 45-37 victory as Blue Jays finish their season with a 12-2 record
Two football players in black jerseys hug
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Hopkins continues postseason push
Published Dec 15, 2024
The Blue Jays advanced to the NCAA DIII semifinals for the second time in school history with a 17-10 win against Mary Hardin-Baylor
An individual in a light blue polo shirt and hat stands with his hands on his hips; several football players in black jerseys and helmets are visible behind him
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Dan Wodicka named head coach
Published Feb 1, 2024
Former standout wide receiver for the Blue Jays has spent the past two seasons as the team's defensive coordinator
Mel Umahon stands on the sidelines of the football field at M&T Bank Stadium. Behind him, the Jumbotron reads "Cheerleaders."
Student spotlight
Balancing act
Published Jan 18, 2024
Hopkins nursing student Meldrick Umahon is also a Baltimore Ravens stunt team member
Greg Chimera stands on the sideline
Football
JHU coach Greg Chimera accepts new position at Penn
Published Jan 4, 2024
Chimera, whose teams compiled a 40-7 record in four seasons, will be Quakers offensive coordinator
Carter Hogg (center) pictured in a football stadium with brother FJ (left) and dad Jason
Playing defense against concussions
Published Winter 2023
JHU sophomore Carter Hogg founded a company to create a piece of protective equipment that reduces the risk of concussion / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Luke Schuermann
Football
JHU's Schuermann up for national honor
Published Dec 5, 2023
Luke Schuermann is one of 16 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, presented annually to one player for academic achievement, football performance, and leadership