The 1974 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1974 NCAA Division I football season.
In its seventh season under head coach Neil Wheelwright, the team compiled a 4–5 record.
Robert Como and James Detmer 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 1974:[13] Statistical leaders for the 1974 Red Raiders included:[14]