| 2003 NCAA Division III football season | ||
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| Regular season | August – November 2003 | |
| Playoffs | November – December 2003 | |
| Salem Football Stadium Salem, VA | ||
| Champion | Saint John's (MN) (2) | |
| Gagliardi Trophy | Blake Elliott (WR, P, KR), Saint John's (MN) | |
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The 2003 NCAA Division III football season, part of the college football season organized by the NCAA at the Division III level in the United States, began in August 2003, and concluded with the NCAA Division III Football Championship, also known as the Stagg Bowl, in December 2003 at Salem Football Stadium in Salem, Virginia. The Saint John's (MN) Johnnies won second Division III championship by defeating the three-time defending national champion Mount Union Purple Raiders, 24−6.
The Gagliardi Trophy, given to the most outstanding player in Division III football, was awarded to Blake Elliott, wide receiver, punter, and kick returner from Saint John's (MN).[1]