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

The Raiders were picked to finish in first place, receiving 12 of 14 first-place votes.

[3] The Raiders led the conference in selections, having ten players picked to the preseason All-Patriot League team.

Additionally, Quarterback Grant Breneman was selected as the 2019 Patriot League Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Lineman Nick Wheeler was selected as the 2019 Patriot League Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.

[3] Offense Grant Breneman – QB Alex Mathews – RB Nick Diaco – TE Jack Badovinac – OL Jovaun Woolford – OL Defense Nick Wheeler – DL Nick Ioanilli – LB Abu Daramy–Swaray – DB Special teams Chris Puzzi – PK Abu Daramy–Swaray – RS