The 1894 Richmond Colts football team was an

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team that represented Richmond College—now known as the University of Richmond—as an independent during the

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. Led by third-year head coach

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, Richmond compiled a record of 0–4–2. The team failed to win a game, and lost twice to Southern champion

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