1974 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

The 1974 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1974 NCAA Division I football season. Ed Doherty returned for his fourth year as head coach. The team compiled a record of 5–5–1.

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

Statistical leaders
Statistical leaders for the 1974 Crusaders included:
 * Rushing: Steve Hunt, 427 yards on 104 attempts
 * Passing: Bob Morton, 1,077 yards, 101 completions and 8 touchdowns on 188 attempts
 * Receiving: Dave Quehl, 801 yards and 6 touchdowns on 62 receptions
 * Scoring: Jerry Kelley, 42 points from 21 PATs and 7 field goals
 * Total offense: Bob Morton, 1,483 yards (1,077 passing, 406 rushing)
 * All-purpose yards: Dave Quehl, 807 yards (801 receiving, 6 returning)
 * Interceptions: John Provost, 10 interceptions for 157 yards