The 1978 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season.
In its third season under head coach Frederick Dunlap, the team compiled a 3–8 record.
Doug Curtis and Dick Slenker were the team captains.
[1] The team played its home games at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York.
Three trophies were awarded to the Red Raiders' most valuable players in 1978:[13] Statistical leaders for the 1978 Red Raiders included:[14]