1996 Lafayette Leopards football team

In their 16th year under head coach Bill Russo, the Leopards compiled a 5–5 record.

Their 2–2 conference record placed fourth in the six-team Patriot League standings.

The teams were prepared to play the game November 27 if necessary to determine the league championship.

[4] Because neither team was in contention for first place at the scheduled end of the season, the makeup game was not played.

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