The 1996 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an

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team that represented

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during the

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. Colgate tied for second in the

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. In its first season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 6–5 record. Marcus Cameron and Adam Sofran were the team captains. The Red Raiders outscored opponents 285 to 254. Their 3–2 conference record tied for second in the six-team Patriot League standings. The team played its home games at

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Colgate Red Raiders football 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. History In 1915, Colgate recorded its 100th victory with ...