The 1996 Princeton Tigers football team was an

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team that represented

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during the

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. In its final year at

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, Princeton tied for second-to-last in the

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. In their 10th year under head coach

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, the Tigers compiled a 3–7 record and were outscored 202 to 144. Jimmy Archie and Marc Washington were the team captains. Princeton's 2–5 conference record tied for sixth place in the Ivy League standings. The Tigers were outscored 142 to 87 by Ivy League opponents. Princeton played its home games, for the 183rd and final year, at

on the university campus in

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. After the 1996 season, Palmer Stadium was demolished to make way for its replacement.

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Princeton Tigers football seasons

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