The 2020–21 Colonial Athletic Association football season was the fourteenth season of football for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and part of the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season.
James Madison won the CAA championship outright with a conference record of 8–0.
In the playoffs, Albany defeated Central Connecticut in the first round before falling to Montana State.
James Madison had a first round bye before defeating Monmouth, Northern Iowa, and Weber State on route to the National Championship game, where they fell to North Dakota State.
Rankings reflect that of the STATS FCS poll for that week.