The 1926 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the

College of the Holy Cross The College of the Holy Cross is a private, Jesuit liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts, about 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston. Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England and one of the oldest ...

as an independent during the

1926 college football season The 1926 college football season was the first in which an attempt was made to recognize a national champion after the season. Stanford, coached by Pop Warner, was the top team in the U.S. under the new Dickinson System and was awarded the Riss ...

. In its eighth season under head coach

Cleo A. O'Donnell Cleo Albert O'Donnell (December 10, 1883 – February 15, 1953) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at Holy Cross football, Holy Cross from 1904 to 1907. He was a football coach at Everett High School (Massachuset ...

, the team compiled a 7–1–2 record. The team played its home games at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts.

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Holy Cross Holy Cross or Saint Cross may refer to: * the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus * Christian cross, a frequently used religious symbol of Christianity * True Cross, supposed remnants of the actual cross upon which Jesus was crucified * Feast ...

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