In its 15th season under head coach Andrew Kerr, the team compiled a 5–3–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 128 to 91.
Michael Micka and George Thomas were the team captains.
[1][2] In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Colgate ranked 60th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 79.7.
[3] The team played its home games at Colgate Athletic Field in Hamilton, New York.
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