1996 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

Holy Cross finished last in the Patriot League.

In their first year under head coach Dan Allen, the Crusaders compiled a 2–9 record.

David Streeter and Mike Zimirowski were the team captains.

Their 1–5 conference record was the worst in the six-team Patriot League standings.

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