The 2012 Valparaiso Crusaders football team represented Valparaiso University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

They were led by third-year head coach Dale Carlson and played their home games at Brown Field.

They are a member of the Pioneer Football League.

They finished the season 1–10, 1–7 in PFL play to finish in ninth place.

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