Home Finale | Colgate closes its 2026 home slate on Saturday against Lafayette at Andy Kerr Stadium. The Raiders seek their first home win over the Leopards since a 45-0 shutout in 2018, with Lafayette taking the last two overall meetings.
Series History | Colgate leads the all-time series 48-17-4, highlighted by a program-best 10-game winning streak from 1996 to 2005. The Raiders' last victory over the Leopards was a 37-34 overtime thriller over then-No. 16 Lafayette in Easton.
Last Meeting in Hamilton | Leading 20-7 in the fourth quarter on Senior Day (Nov. 9, 2024), Colgate fumbled on its final two possessions. Lafayette capitalized with 14 unanswered points, scoring the game-winner with 2:34 left in a 21-20 decision.
Previous Meeting | Lafayette scored 17 unanswered second-quarter points to build an insurmountable lead in a 59-42 win on Nov. 8, 2025. Matt Fogler caught three TD passes for Colgate, but the Leopards countered with 533 total yards.
Senior Day | Colgate will honor 17 seniors and their families during a pregame ceremony on Saturday, recognizing their lasting contributions to the program both on and off the field under head coach Curt Fitzpatrick.
Last Time Out | Colgate was held to seven points and 11 first downs in a 33-7 loss at No. 17/16 Lehigh. The Mountain Hawks capitalized on two early interceptions to build a lead they never relinquished in Bethlehem.
Tale of Two Seasons | Colgate opened 4-1—cracking the FCS Top 25 after defeating Villanova 28-21—with its only loss by three points at Central Michigan. The Raiders have since gone 1-4, highlighted by a 37-0 shutout of William & Mary.
Vogeler Makes History | Senior kicker Luke Vogeler became Colgate’s all-time leader in career field goals (36) going 3-for-3 against William & Mary, surpassing Mike Power ’87 (35) to break a 40-year-old school record.
Big Play Way | Freshman WR Peyton Way earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors with 10 catches for 141 yards and two TDs against William & Mary—the second-highest single-game receiving yardage total by a Raider this season.
Defense Dialed In | Colgate paces the Patriot League in scoring defense (15.8 PPG), ahead of second-place Lehigh (18.0 PPG). The Raiders have held opponents to two touchdowns or fewer in six of 10 games this season.
Tymir Takeaways | Senior DB Tymir Wynn leads the Patriot League with 16 passes defended (14 PBUs, 2 INTs)—five more than any other player in the league.
Mad Mags | Junior LB Christian Magliacano leads the Patriot League in interceptions (3) and TFLs (13.5). Through 10 games, he also paces Colgate in solo tackles (54) and QB hurries (5).
PJ Making Plays | Sophomore wide receiver PJ Holmes has caught a touchdown pass in back-to-back games, pacing Colgate at Lehigh with career highs in receptions (5) and receiving yards (55).
Lucky Number 13 | Colgate considers 13 its lucky number and celebrates Colgate Day every Friday the 13th. In 1817, 13 men met in Hamilton, N.Y., to found the institution, backing their vision with 13 dollars and 13 prayers.
With a win the Raiders would…
- …beat Lafayette for the first time since Nov. 4, 2023
- …improve the Raiders’ all-time record to 49-17-4 against Lafayette
- …knock off Lafayette at home for the first time since Sept. 22, 2018
- …conclude the regular season with a 4-1 home record
- …post their most home victories in the regular season since 2018 (4)
- …improve Curt Fitzpatrick’s record at Colgate to 11-12
