Samuel Colgate Jr. (December 12, 1868 – July 16, 1902)[2][3] was an American Presbyterian pastor[4] and college football coach.

[5] He was the first head football coach at Colgate and he held that position for two seasons, from 1890 until 1891 (some sources and photos say "until 1892").

[6] The team of 1892, which may have been coached by Preston Smith, ended the season undefeated with a 3–0 record.

The 1892 team was the first in Colgate history to go undefeated, with victories over Hamilton, Rochester, and St. John's Academy.

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