[1] The team competes in NCAA Division III and is affiliated with the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC).

Several Geneva College players have received national attention, including Cal Hubbard and Larry Bruno.

In 1903, the Craig-led Covies posted an impressive 9–1 record, with their only loss coming to then national-power Washington & Jefferson.

Losing 6–0 late in the fourth quarter, the Covies ran a reverse which sprung future World War I hero Joe Thompson into the open.

Fans then swarmed the field, and by the time the playing surface were cleared, the game was called due to darkness.

During this time, Geneva frequently played national powers like Penn State, Pitt, Slippery Rock University, and West Virginia.

[5] Often regarded as one of the best coaches in school history, McMillin scheduled some of the top teams in the country.

Held on New Year's Day at Fairfield Stadium, the "football classic" for the Orange Blossom Festival.

Geneva was led by standout All-American Cal Hubbard, who was later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in its initial class in 1963.

[7] Hubbard played for the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates (to be renamed the Steelers) during his professional career.

He was named to the 1920s All-Decade Team and was voted the greatest offensive tackle in the first fifty years of the NFL.

The offense was led by running back Larry Bruno, who went on to earn All-American honors.

The 1987 Geneva College Golden Tornadoes, led by coach Gene Sullivan, completed one of the most successful seasons in school history.

After finishing the regular season with eight wins, the Golden Tornadoes defeated Bluffton University in the first round of the playoffs at Reeves Field.

For the second year in a row, the 1988 Geneva College Golden Tornadoes posted an 8–2 regular-season record.

Since DeMarco took over the head coaching position, the Golden Tornadoes have enjoyed the longest period of success in school history.

In his first season as head coach, the school's leader in all-time wins, led Geneva to a 4–5 record.

In 1997, the Golden Tornadoes, following an opening day loss, won eleven straight games, including a win in the first round of the playoffs.

The team finished the regular season 8–3 before losing in the first round against Georgetown College (Kentucky).

In 2007, the team joined the NCAA Division-III as a provisional member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference.

The team again found a post-season berth in the NCCAA Victory Bowl, but lost to Malone.

In 2008, the Golden Tornadoes started off the season slow with a 1–5 record, but went on to win their last four games, including a victory over conference champion Thomas More.

Trailing the entire game, the GTs got the ball deep in their own territory with little more than two minutes remaining.

Trailing 17–14 late in the fourth quarter, Senior quarterback David Girardi led the GTs to the Westminster 1-yard line.

In the first overtime period, Geneva held Westminster to a long field goal attempt which missed.

In the third overtime period, the GT defense again stood strong, forcing a field goal which was blocked.

Muschette, who earlier in the game had set the school's career rushing yards record, was stormed by his teammates and carried off the field.

Although Westminster maintains the all-time series lead, Geneva has won 7 of the last 10, dating back to 1994, and since joining the Presidents' Athletic Conference, 3 of the last 4.

Although Geneva has dominated the series (5–0) since 2007, the Golden Tornadoes and Bearcats have participated in close, physical games, which could lead to a full-fledge rivalry as both teams become full PAC members.

Prior to joining NCAA Division-III, Geneva College competed in eight NAIA playoff games, finishing with a record of 4–4 (including forfeit victory) and reaching the national semi-finals in 1987.