SERIES HISTORY
This will be the 86th meeting ever between Holy Cross and Colgate - the most between the Crusaders and any other school. From 1983-1996, Holy Cross recorded 14 consecutive wins over the Raiders. The schools first played on Nov. 3, 1917, with Colgate posting a 21-0 victory in Utica, N.Y.
SERIES QUICK FACTS:
Overall | Holy Cross leads, 44-36-5
In Hamilton | Colgate leads, 16-15-3
At Andy Kerr Stadium | Colgate leads, 16-15-3
Current Win Streak | Holy Cross, four games
First Matchup | 1917 (Colgate won, 21-0)
Dan Curran vs. Colgate | 0-0
Stan Dakosty vs. Holy Cross | 0-3
In Overtime | n/a
LAST TIME THEY MET: The then-No. 6 Holy Cross football team rolled to a 47-7 win over Colgate in the teams’ Patriot League opener on Sept. 23, 2023 at Fitton Field. The Raiders scored on their opening drive, but a staunch defensive effort from the Crusaders kept Colgate off the board for the remainder of the game. Linebacker Jacob Dobbs earned the Turco Award as the most valuable player of the Crusaders’ Homecoming game; he finished with 12 total tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss and two sacks, along with two quarterback hurries. Cornerback Eli Thompson recorded two interceptions — the first of his career — while also tallying four tackles en route to earning Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors. Offensively, receiver Justin Shorter caught two touchdowns, with 112 yards on seven total receptions. Running back Jordan Fuller rushed for 121 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Receiver Jalen Coker caught two touchdown passes. Quarterback Matthew Sluka passed for four touchdowns and 186 yards, while adding in 41 rushing yards. As a team, Holy Cross totaled 507 yards of offense, including 317 rushing yards.
