1973 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

The 1973 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. Ed Doherty returned for his third year as head coach. The team compiled a record of 5–6.

All home games were played at Fitton Field on the Holy Cross campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Statistical leaders
Statistical leaders for the 1973 Crusaders included:
 * Rushing: Steve Buchanan, 849 yards and 4 touchdowns on 183 attempts
 * Passing: Peter Vaas, 1,631 yards, 135 completions and 13 touchdowns on 258 attempts
 * Receiving: Mark Sheridan, 703 yards and 5 touchdowns on 46 receptions
 * Scoring: Steve Buchanan, 42 points from 7 touchdowns
 * Total offense: Peter Vaas, 1,667 yards (1,631 passing, 36 rushing)
 * All-purpose yards: Steve Buchanan, 1,023 yards (849 rushing, 174 receiving)
 * Interceptions: John Provost, 8 interceptions for 138 yards