The 1960 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an

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team that represented

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as an independent during the

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. Head coach

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returned for his second year, leading the team to an identical 2–7 record. John Maloney was the team captain. The team played its home games at Colgate Athletic Field in

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Schedule

Leading players

Statistical leaders for the 1960 Red Raiders included: * Rushing: John Maloney, 330 yards and 5 touchdowns on 65 attempts * Passing: Robert Paske, 319 yards, 19 completions and 2 touchdowns on 51 attempts * Receiving: John Smith, 235 yards and 2 touchdowns on 17 receptions * Total offense: Daniel Keating, 495 yards (264 passing, 231 rushing) * Scoring: John Maloney, 30 points from 5 touchdowns * All-purpose yards: Jacque MacKinnon, 814 yards (324 rushing, 206 receiving, 167 kickoff returning, 99 interception returning, 18 punt returning)

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