John Wells "Mike" Farley (June 15, 1878 – March 12, 1959) was an American college football player and coach, lawyer, newspaper publisher, and civic leader.

In 1901, Farley achieved a 7–1 record and gave Maine its first-ever conference championship, winning the Maine Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).

His record of 5–3 in 1903 also earned the Black Bears a third straight MIAA championship.

The team won a conference title under Eddie N. Robinson in his only season as head coach in 1902.

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