The 1956 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1956 college football season.
In its fifth season under head coach Hal Lahar, the team compiled a 4–5 record.
James Yurak was the team captain.
[1] The team played its home games at Colgate Athletic Field in Hamilton, New York.
Statistical leaders for the 1956 Red Raiders included:[12]