1975 Colgate Red Raiders football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1975 Colgate Red Raiders football Independent 6–4 Neil Wheelwright 8th Bruce Basile James Gregory Andy Kerr Stadium The 1975 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1975 NCAA Division I football season. In its eighth and final season under head coach Neil Wheelwright, the team compiled a 6–4 record. Bruce Basile and James Gregory were the team captains.Colgate Athletic History: Football Colgate University June 15, 2020 13 https://s3.amazonaws.com/gocolgateraiders.com/documents/2019/8/20/UPDATED_2018_19_Football.pdf Hamilton, N.Y. The team played its home games at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York. Schedule y y September 20 The Citadel Andy Kerr Stadium Hamilton, NY W 16-0 7,500 Colgate 16, Citadel 0 Associated Press The New York Times New York, N.Y. September 21, 1975 S10 September 27 @ Cornell Schoellkopf Field Ithaca, NY (rivalry) W 24-22 14,000 Big Red Tumbles Kenny Van Sickle September 29, 1975 15 The Ithaca Journal Ithaca, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71695485/1975-colgate-cornell/ October 4 @ Yale Yale Bowl New Haven, CT L 10-24 13,758 Yale Tops Colgate; Turnovers Help Elis Win, 24-10 Al Harvin October 5, 1975 S6 The New York Times New York, N.Y. October 11 @ Holy Cross Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 20-14 6,500 Colgate 20, Holy Cross 14 Associated Press October 12, 1975 S6 The New York Times New York, N.Y. October 18 @ Princeton Palmer Stadium Princeton, NJ W 22-21 12,500 Colgate Tops Princeton, 22-21; Raiders Go for 2 and Gain Upset Deane McGowen October 19, 1975 S6 The New York Times New York, N.Y. October 25 Lafayette Andy Kerr Stadium Hamilton, NY W 56-2 Colgate 56, Lafayette 2 Associated Press The New York Times New York, N.Y. October 26, 1975 S8 November 1 @ Lehigh Taylor Stadium Bethlehem, PA L 6-38 15,000 Lehigh Easily Handles Colgate 38-6 Terry Larimer November 2, 1975 C1 Sunday Call-Chronicle Allentown, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71739513/1975-colgate-lehigh/ November 8 Bucknell Andy Kerr Stadium Hamilton, NY L 16-24 6,000 BU Upsets Colgate, 24-16 Jeff Ranck November 10, 1975 17 The Daily Item Sunbury, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71741261/1975-bucknell-colgate/ Attendance figure in Bucknell Upsets Colgate Associated Press November 9, 1975 S6 The New York Times New York, N.Y. November 15 @ William & Mary Cary Field Williamsburg, VA W 21-17 8,000 W&M Falls 21-17 in Turnover Fest Bob Moskowitz November 16, 1975 D1 Daily Press Newport News, Va. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71746848/1975-colgate-wm/ November 22 @ Rutgers Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ L 14-56 14,000 Rutgers Trounces Colgate Al Harvin November 23, 1975 S6 The New York Times New York, N.Y. Leading players Two trophies were awarded to the Red Raiders' most valuable players in 1975:Colgate Athletic History: Football Colgate University June 15, 2020 19 https://s3.amazonaws.com/gocolgateraiders.com/documents/2019/8/20/UPDATED_2018_19_Football.pdf Hamilton, N.Y. Bruce Basile, quarterback, received the Andy Kerr Trophy, awarded to the most valuable offensive player. Mark Murphy, defensive back, received the Hal W. Lahar Trophy, awarded to the most valuable defensive player. Statistical leaders for the 1975 Red Raiders included:Colgate Athletic History: Football Colgate University June 15, 2020 43–55 https://s3.amazonaws.com/gocolgateraiders.com/documents/2019/8/20/UPDATED_2018_19_Football.pdf Hamilton, N.Y. Rushing: Pat Healy, 732 yards and 5 touchdowns on 143 attempts Passing: Bruce Basile, 828 yards, 49 completions and 5 touchdowns on 101 attempts Receiving: Brion Applegate, 510 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 receptions Total offense: Bruce Basile, 1,249 yards (828 passing, 421 rushing) Scoring: Jerry Andrewlavage, 47 points from 23 PATs and 8 field goals All-purpose yards: Henry White, 982 yards (619 rushing, 335 kickoff returning, 28 receiving) References Colgate Category:Colgate Raiders football seasons Colgate Red Raiders football