St. Thomas (MN) Tommies Football Tickets

St. Thomas, a private Catholic university located in St. Paul, Minnesota, is home to one of the most successful football programs in college football history. The St. Thomas Tommies have been competing at the NCAA Division III level since 1973 and have amassed an impressive record over the years.

The Tommies are known for their strong play on both sides of the ball, and have a long-standing reputation for their dominant defense. Head coach Glenn Caruso has been with the program since 2008 and has led the team to unprecedented success. Under his leadership, the Tommies have won six consecutive MIAC championships (2014-2019), four NCAA regional titles (2012, 2015, 2017, 2018), and reached the national championship game twice (2012, 2015).

But what sets the St. Thomas Tommies apart from other successful college football programs is their commitment to excellence both on and off the field. In addition to their impressive athletic achievements, the Tommies routinely rank among the top Division III programs in academic success rates and graduation rates. They also prioritize community service, with players and coaches volunteering their time and resources to various charitable organizations throughout the Twin Cities area.

Despite their undeniable success, the St. Thomas Tommies faced an uncertain future in 2019 when they were ousted from the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) due to concerns about competitive balance. Despite their sustained dominance, some conference officials argued that the Tommies' success was hurting the league's competitiveness and that their resources and facilities gave them an unfair advantage over smaller schools in the conference.

After exploring several options, including a potential move up to NCAA Division II, St. Thomas found a new home in the Division I Pioneer Football League. While this move presents new challenges and higher levels of competition, the Tommies are poised to continue their success in the years to come.

The St. Thomas Tommies are a shining example of what can be achieved when a college football program commits itself to excellence both on and off the field. With an unyielding commitment to academic achievement, community service, and athletic excellence, the Tommies have set a standard that other programs should aspire to emulate.