1987 Colgate Red Raiders football team

In its 12th and final season under head coach Frederick Dunlap, the team compiled a 7–4 record.

Kenny Gamble and Kyle Warwick were the team captains.

Colgate's 2–2 conference record placed third in the six-team Colonial League standings.

[2] The Red Raiders spent two weeks in the national top 20 rankings, reaching No.

The team played its home games at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York.