1988 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

In their third year under head coach Mark Duffner, the Crusaders compiled a 9–2 record.

Dennis Golden, Rob McGovern, Tom Smith and Jeff Wiley were the team captains.

Their 3–1 conference record placed second in the six-team Colonial League standings.

They remained unranked as they compiled an eight-game win streak to finish the season, but were recognized as No.

Holy Cross played its home games at Fitton Field on the college campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.