The 2016 Colgate Raiders football team represented Colgate University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

They were led by third-year head coach Dan Hunt and played their home games at Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium.

They were a member of the Patriot League.

They finished the season 5–5, 4–2 in Patriot League play to finish in third place.

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