The 1979 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season.
In its fourth season under head coach Frederick Dunlap, the team compiled a 5–4–1 record.
Angelo Colosimo and John Marzo 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 1979:[12] Statistical leaders for the 1979 Red Raiders included:[13]