The 2017 Robert Morris Colonials football team represented Robert Morris University during the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

They were led by fourth-year head coach John Banaszak and played their home games at Joe Walton Stadium.

They were a member of the Northeast Conference.

On November 19, Banaszak announced his retirement.

He finished at Robert Morris with a four-year record of 8–34.