1986 Lafayette Leopards football team

In the first year of play for the Colonial League, Lafayette tied for second place.

In their sixth year under head coach Bill Russo, the Leopards compiled a 6–5 record.

[1] Charles Brantley, Ryan Priest and Chris Thatcher were the team captains.

[2] Lafayette's 2–2 conference record tied for second in the five-team Colonial League standings.

[3] Lafayette played its home games at Fisher Field on College Hill in Easton, Pennsylvania.