2016 Colonial Athletic Association football season

The 2016 Colonial Athletic Association football season was the tenth season of football for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and part of the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

Head coaches
Records are from before start of 2016 season

Preseason poll results
First place votes in parentheses

Regular season
All times Eastern time.

Rankings reflect that of the STATS FCS poll for that week.

Week One
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Week Two
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Week Three
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Week Four
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Week Five
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Week Six
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Week Seven
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Week Eight
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Week Nine
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Week Ten
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Week Eleven
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Week Twelve
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Postseason Awards

 * Coach of the Year – Mike Houston (James Madison)
 * Offensive Player of the Year – Bryan Schor, JR, QB (James Madison)
 * Defensive Players of the Year – Tanoh Kpassagnon, SR, DL (Villanova)
 * Special Teams Player of the Year – Rashard Davis, SR, PR/WR (James Madison)
 * Offensive Rookies of the Year – Shane Simpson, FR, RB (Towson)
 * Defensive Rookies of the Year – Prince Smith, Jr., FR, CB (New Hampshire)
 * Chuck Boone Leadership Award – Casey DeAndrade, SR, CB (New Hampshire)