Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York. The college was founded in 1819 as the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York and operated under that name until 1823, when it was renamed Hamilton Theological and Literary Institution, often called Hamilton College (1823–1846), then Madison College (1846–1890), and its present name since 1890.
Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium is a 10,221-seat multi-purpose stadium in Hamilton, New York, United States. It is the home of Colgate University's football and men's lacrosse teams.
The Colgate Raiders are the athletic teams that represent Colgate University. The teams include men and women's basketball, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, swimming & diving, track and field and tennis. Men's sports include golf and football. Women's sports include field hockey, softball, and volleyball.
The Colgate Raiders football team represents Colgate University in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) college football competition as a member of the Patriot League.
The 1932 Colgate Red Raiders football team represented Colgate University in during the 1932 college football season. Fourth-year head coach Andrew Kerr led Colgate to a perfect record, and the team did not allow an opponent to score throughout the entire season. Nevertheless, Colgate did not receive an expected invitation to the Rose Bowl, and as such, the team was called "undefeated, untied, unscored upon, and uninvited". The 1932 Colgate eleven is one of only three college football teams since 1920 to have finished a perfect season without being scored upon. The new maroon uniforms adopted by this team inspired the nickname for the school's athletics program: the "Red Raiders". Parke H. Davis named Colgate a co-national champion team alongside Michigan and USC.
The Colgate–Syracuse football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Colgate Raiders and Syracuse Orange. The two schools are located 38 miles apart from each other in Central New York. The two teams have met 68 times, and despite Colgate not recording a victory since 1950, Syracuse leads the all-time series 32–31–5. The game has been infrequently played since the NCAA's divisional split in 1978, which placed Colgate in Division I-AA and Syracuse in Division I-A.
The 1916 Colgate football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1916 college football season. In its fifth and final season under head coach Laurence Bankart, the team compiled an 8–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 218 to 30. Clarence Horning was the team captain. The team played its home games on Whitnall Field in Hamilton, New York.
The 1919 Colgate football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1919 college football season. In its first season under head coach Ellery Huntington Jr., the team compiled a 5–1–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 111 to 27. Belford West was the team captain. The team played its home games on Whitnall Field in Hamilton, New York.
The 1934 Colgate football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1934 college football season. In its sixth season under head coach Andrew Kerr, Colgate compiled a 7–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 188 to 38.
The 1943 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1943 college football season. In its 15th season under head coach Andrew Kerr, the team compiled a 5–3–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 128 to 91. Michael Micka and George Thomas were the team captains.
The 1935 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1935 college football season. In its fifth season under head coach Andrew Kerr, the team compiled a 7–3 record, shut out seven of ten opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 224 to 29. Charles Wasicek was the team captain.
The 1936 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1936 college football season. In its eighth season under head coach Andrew Kerr, the team compiled a 6–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 199 to 67. George Vadas was the team captain. The team played its home games on Whitnall Field in Hamilton, New York.
The 1940 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1940 college football season. In their 12th season under head coach Andrew Kerr, the Red Raiders compiled a 5–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 125 to 76. James Garvey was the team captain.
The 1944 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1944 college football season. In its 16th season under head coach Andrew Kerr, the team compiled a 2–5 record and was outscored by a total of 127 to 79. Edward Stacco and Joseph Dilts were the team captains. The team played its home games at Colgate Athletic Field in Hamilton, New York.
The 1946 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1946 college football season. In its 18th and final season under head coach Andrew Kerr, the team compiled a 4–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 154 to 95. Robert Orlando was the team captain.
The 1948 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1948 college football season. In its second season under head coach Paul Bixler, the team compiled a 3–6 record and was outscored by a total of 196 to 133. Thomas Zetkov was the team captain.
The 1952 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1952 college football season. In its first season under head coach Hal Lahar, the team compiled a 6–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 195 to 107. Donald Main was the team captain. The team played its home games at Colgate Athletic Field in Hamilton, New York.
The 1999 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University during the 1999 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Colgate was the Patriot League co-champion, but lost in the first round of the national Division I-AA playoffs.
The 2000 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University during the 2000 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Colgate tied for second in the Patriot League.
The 2001 Colgate Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University during the 2001 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Colgate finished second in the Patriot League.
