1976 Colgate Red Raiders football team

The 1976 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. In its first season under head coach Frederick Dunlap, the team compiled an 8–2 record. Mark Murphy and Keith Polito were the team captains.

The team played its home games at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York.

Leading players
Two trophies were awarded to the Red Raiders' most valuable players in 1976:
 * Keith Polito, wide receiver, received the Andy Kerr Trophy, awarded to the most valuable offensive player.
 * Doug Curtis, linebacker, received the Hal W. Lahar Trophy, awarded to the most valuable defensive player.

Statistical leaders for the 1976 Red Raiders included:
 * Rushing: Pat Healy, 557 yards and 3 touchdowns on 141 attempts
 * Passing: Bob Relph, 1,353 yards, 95 completions and 10 touchdowns on 201 attempts
 * Receiving: Keith Polito, 555 yards and 6 touchdowns on 30 receptions
 * Total offense: Bob Relph, 1,530 yards (1,353 passing, 177 rushing)
 * Scoring: Jerry Andrewlavage, 51 points from 15 PATs and 12 field goals
 * All-purpose yards: Bruce Malverty, 859 yards (418 rushing, 281 kickoff returning, 160 receiving)
 * Tackles: Doug Curtis, 145 total tackles
 * Sacks: Sid Harris, 6 quarterback sacks