1987 Lafayette Leopards football team

In their seventh year under head coach Bill Russo, the Leopards compiled a 4–7 record.

[1] Jim Johnson and Dave MacPhee were the team captains.

[2] Despite posting a losing record, the Leopards outscored opponents 264 to 257.

Lafayette's 2–3 conference record placed fourth in the six-team Colonial League standings.

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