Johns Hopkins University Athletics men’s football will welcome Franklin & Marshall to Homewood Field at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, for the 2026 regular-season finale for both teams. Johns Hopkins enters at 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the Centennial Conference, while Franklin & Marshall is 8-1 overall and 5-1 in conference play.
The matchup will be the first Friday night meeting in the series. Johns Hopkins has won three consecutive games, including a 54-6 victory at McDaniel on Nov. 7, while Franklin & Marshall has won four straight after defeating Carnegie Mellon, 24-19.
Johns Hopkins Football Enters Finale on Winning Streak
Johns Hopkins scored at least 50 points for the first time this season in the victory at McDaniel. Sophomore quarterback Milan Desai made his first career start and threw for 267 yards and four touchdowns while adding a rushing score.
Sophomore defensive lineman Trace Langin also returned an interception 27 yards for a touchdown against McDaniel. The return is believed to be the first interception return for a touchdown by a Johns Hopkins defensive lineman this century.
Johns Hopkins will honor 16 seniors before the game. The Blue Jays are 25-3 in November dating to 2018 and 47-18-1 in Friday night games dating to 1982, including a 42-13-1 mark at Homewood Field. Johns Hopkins has won 18 consecutive home Friday night games dating to 2008.
Conference and Postseason Stakes
Johns Hopkins is not ranked this week in either the AFCA or D3football.com polls, while Franklin & Marshall is receiving votes in both polls. Johns Hopkins remains in contention for the Centennial-MAC Bowl Series.
Johns Hopkins is 2-0 in the Centennial-MAC Bowl Series, with victories over Stevenson in 2019 and 2022. The Blue Jays can compete in the third bowl game if Franklin & Marshall and Dickinson advance to the NCAA Playoffs as either the automatic qualifier or an at-large selection; the third game is hosted by the third-place MAC team in even-numbered years.
Johns Hopkins Football Game Information
Johns Hopkins will face Franklin & Marshall at 7 p.m. Friday at Homewood Field. Live video and live statistics are available through Johns Hopkins University Athletics.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The finale brings together a Johns Hopkins team on a three-game winning streak and a Franklin & Marshall team with an 8-1 record. The first Friday night meeting between the programs, senior recognition and Johns Hopkins’ 18-game home Friday night winning streak provide significant context for the Homewood Field matchup.
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