1959 Columbia Lions football team

Columbia finished last in the Ivy League.

In their third season under head coach Aldo "Buff" Donelli, the Lions compiled a 2–7 record and were outscored 210 to 82.

Harvey Brookins was the team captain.

[1] The Lions' 1–6 conference record placed eighth in the Ivy League.

[2] Columbia played its home games at Baker Field in Upper Manhattan, in New York City.