The 1973 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season.
In its sixth season under head coach Neil Wheelwright, the team compiled a 5–5 record.
Rick Horton and Tom Parr were the team captains.
[1] The team played its home games at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York.
Two trophies were awarded to the Red Raiders' most valuable players in 1973:[13] Statistical leaders for the 1973 Red Raiders included:[14]