Saint John's University senior running back Jeff Schnobrich (New Ulm, Minn./Cathedral) caught nine passes for 145 yards, including the 22-yard game-winner with 16 seconds remaining in the 14-10 win at Carleton last Saturday, Nov. 15. Schnobrich made three catches on SJU’s four-play, 62-yard game-winning drive and recorded his third 100-yard receiving game of the season. Schnobrich also gained 34 yards on eight carries in the game. Schnobrich currently leads SJU in rushing with 444 yards on 119 carries, and is second on the team with 34 catches for 398 yards. Schnobrich was named the MIAC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Northfield.
SJU earned its MIAC-record 30th conference championship, the 26th title under head coach John Gagliardi, and the 13th in the last 18 seasons with the win at Carleton Saturday. The Johnnies are making their 23rd postseason appearance (and 10th in the past 11 seasons) under Gagliardi.
The Saint John's University football team (8-2, 6-2 MIAC) travels to face Wis.-Whitewater (9-1, 6-1 WIAC) in the first round of the NCAA Division III playoffs this Saturday, Nov. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. at Perkins Stadium in Whitewater, Wis.
