Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is proving once again that football is more than just a game—it’s a platform for faith. After his team’s victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, which secured their position as AFC North champions and guaranteed a spot in the playoffs, Harbaugh took the opportunity to focus on something even bigger than football: glorifying God.

During his post-game press conference, the 62-year-old coach wore a shirt emblazoned with the words “How Great is Our God” and reflected on the spiritual foundation he and his team had established earlier in the season.

“We had said in the locker room after the Chiefs game out in Kansas City [in September] that we were going to fight, and everything was going to be for one another and for a greater glory,” Harbaugh told reporters. “And it was going to be … to God be the glory whatever we accomplished this year.”

Harbaugh emphasized that this message has resonated throughout the locker room and is now an integral part of the team’s identity.

The authenticity of Harbaugh’s faith was on full display in the Ravens’ locker room after Sunday’s victory. In a powerful moment caught on video, Harbaugh stood before his players and declared, “To God be the glory,” before leading the entire team in reciting the Lord’s Prayer.

TRENDING: John Harbaugh leading the #Ravens in a post-game locker room prayer after clinching the AFC North.

“Our Father, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread…”
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This act of collective faith continues Harbaugh’s long-standing tradition of openly integrating his Catholic beliefs into his leadership.

This is far from the first time Harbaugh has brought his faith to the forefront of his coaching career. Last season, as the Ravens advanced to the AFC Championship, Harbaugh quoted 1 Chronicles 29:11 during a press conference, declaring, “Greatness, power, glory, victory, and honor belong to you because everything in Heaven and on earth belongs to you.”

Harbaugh went on to praise his team’s unity and spirit, stressing the importance of giving “honor and credit where it’s due.”

His faith-inspired leadership also extended to reflections on the Advent season during a December 2023 press conference. Drawing from the Latin meaning of “adventus” as a time of anticipation and preparation, Harbaugh shared his perspective with reporters and his team:

“This is your moment in life, and this is your time. Five hundred years from now, none of us are going to be around… We’re given this time with these people in this place for a purpose.”

Harbaugh likened December football to Advent itself: a period of preparation for the great events to come.

Faith has long been a cornerstone of the Baltimore Ravens organization, with team chaplain Johnny Shelton playing a significant role in fostering a spiritual community. Shelton hosts Bible studies for players, coaches, and their families, providing a steady source of encouragement and spiritual guidance.

For Harbaugh, faith isn’t just a personal conviction—it’s a leadership philosophy that he shares with his team. Whether through Scripture, prayer, or reflections on the meaning of life, he consistently points his players toward something greater than the game as the true victory lies in giving glory to God. As Harbaugh said Sunday, “To God be the glory, whatever we accomplished this year.”