The 1976 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season.
In its first season under head coach Frederick Dunlap, the team compiled an 8–2 record.
Mark Murphy and Keith Polito were the team captains.
[2] 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 1976:[15] Statistical leaders for the 1976 Red Raiders included:[16]