ITHACA, N.Y. – Cornell welcomes Colgate to Schoellkopf Field on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. for Homecoming.
 
The Raiders come into the matchup with a 1-3 overall record after picking up their first win on Saturday, Sep. 20 over Fordham by the final score of 44-21.
 
Colgate averages 309 passing yards per game with a balanced QB rotation. Zach Osborne leads with 820 yards and six TDs, while Jake Stearney has added 398 yards and four TDs. The top target for both quarterbacks is Treyvhon Saunders, who has been exceptional with 43 catches for 591 yards and four TDs through four games.
 
The Raiders run for 151.5 yards per game behind Cole Fulton (88.5 ypg, 7.4 ypc) and Zach Osborne (34.0 ypg).
 
Colgate has forced six interceptions while only throwing two, showing strong ball-hawking ability. Leading tacklers Trooper Price (28) and Dane Picariello (26) anchor a defense that's been effective at creating turnovers.
 
Colgate Overview
Record: 1-3 (1-0 Patriot)
            Home: 1-0 • Away: 0-3 • Neutral: 0-0
Patriot Preseason Poll: 7th
Last Week: Bye week
Last Game: W, 44-21 vs. Fordham (Sep. 20, 2025)
Head Coach: Curt Fitzpatrick (1st Season, 1-3)
 
Offensive Outlook
Total Offense: 460.5
Rushing Offense: 151.5
Passing Offense: 309.0
Third Down: 30-60 (50.0%)
Red Zone: 12-14 (85.7%)
Time of Possession: 31:43
Penalties: 33.0
Fumbles Lost: 2-2
 
Defensive Outlook
Scoring Defense: 38.25
Total Defense: 505.3
Rush Defense: 139.0
Pass Defense: 366.25
Opponent Third Down Conversions: 29-53 (54.7%)
Opponent Red Zone: 10-15 (66.7%)
Sacks: 4
Forced Fumbles-Recoveries: 1-2
 
Key Players to Watch
 
QB: #1 Zach Osborne (Sr.) -- 52-89, 820 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT
RB: #28 Cole Fulton (So.) -- 24 att., 177 yards, 1 TD
WR: #9 Treyvhon Saunders (Sr.) -- 43 rec., 591 yards, 4 TD
DEF: #18 Trooper Price (Jr.) - 28 tackles (15 solo, 13 asst.), 2.5 TFL
 
 

Category (Per Game Avg.)	Cornell	Colgate
Points	17.0	31.0
Points Allowed	27.0	38.25
Total Yards	330.0	460.5
Total Yards Allowed	282.5	505.3
Rushing Offense	120.0	151.5
Rush Defense	155.5	139.0
Passing Offense	210.0	309.0
Pass Defense	127.0	366.25
Turnover Margin	-2	-3
3rd Down Conversions	7-31 (22.58 %)	30-60 (50.00 %)
Red Zone: Scores/Attempts	5-6 (83.3%)	12-14 (85.7%)

 
Series History
Record: Series tied, 51-51-3
Last Meeting: Sep. 21, 2024 (Colgate 41, Cornell 24)
First Meeting: Sep. 26, 1896 (Cornell 6, Colgate 0)
Cornell Home Record: 39-38-3
Cornell Road Record: 11-12