1979 Colgate Red Raiders football team

The 1979 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1971 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its fourth season under head coach Frederick Dunlap, the team compiled a 5–4–1 record. Angelo Colosimo and John Marzo 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 1979:
 * John Marzo, quarterback, received the Andy Kerr Trophy, awarded to the most valuable offensive player.
 * Karl Grabowski, linebacker, received the Hal W. Lahar Trophy, awarded to the most valuable defensive player.

Statistical leaders for the 1979 Red Raiders included:
 * Rushing: Angelo Colosimo, 557 yards and 3 touchdowns on 153 attempts
 * Passing: John Marzo, 845 yards, 71 completions and 8 touchdowns on 133 attempts
 * Receiving: Frank Rossi, 282 yards and 1 touchdowns on 26 receptions
 * Total offense: John Marzo, 1,005 yards (845 passing, 160 rushing)
 * Scoring: Angelo Colosimo, 36 points from 6 touchdowns
 * All-purpose yards: Jim Freeman, 868 yards (309 kickoff returning, 283 receiving, 276 rushing)
 * Tackles: Joe Murphy, 146 total tackles
 * Sacks: Jeff King, 14 quarterback sacks