The 2016 Bucknell Bison football team represented Bucknell University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

They were led by seventh-year head coach Joe Susan and played their home games at Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium.

They were a member of the Patriot League.

They finished the season 4–7, 3–3 in Patriot League play to finish in fourth place.