What conference does College of the Holy Cross Football compete in?

College of the Holy Cross Crusaders Football competes in the Patriot League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.

Where does College of the Holy Cross play football home games?

College of the Holy Cross Football plays home games at Home Venue in Worcester, MA.

Who is the head coach of College of the Holy Cross Football?

The head coach of College of the Holy Cross Crusaders Football is Dan Curran.

When was College of the Holy Cross Football program established?

The establishment date for College of the Holy Cross Football is not currently available.

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS FOOTBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Nestled in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross has competed in college football since the program's establishment alongside the school's founding in 1843, making it one of the nation's oldest athletic traditions. The Crusaders compete in the Patriot League at the FCS level, fielding a roster of 95 players under head coach Dan Curran. Holy Cross football operates from a campus with deep institutional roots in New England's sporting culture, where the program balances academic rigor with competitive Division I-FCS athletics.

Coach Dan Curran leads a program that has carved out a meaningful presence within the competitive Patriot League conference, where Holy Cross pursues consistent improvement and postseason opportunities. The Crusaders' 95-player roster reflects the commitment required to compete effectively in the FCS ranks, where roster management and player development drive success. Holy Cross football embodies the Patriot League's emphasis on scholar-athlete development, combining substantial football investment with the academic demands of a prestigious Catholic institution. The program's longevity—nearly 180 years since its inception—underscores the enduring significance of football within the college's identity in New England.

KEY FACTS

School	College of the Holy Cross
Sport	Football
Conference	Patriot League
Division	D1-FCS
Location	Worcester, Massachusetts
Venue	Home Venue
Head Coach	Dan Curran

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
72	Bradford Blattner	OL	6' 6"	310 lbs	Junior
75	Ashton Booker	OL	6' 4"	340 lbs	Sophomore
16	Matt Brunelle	WR	6' 1"	190 lbs	Senior
19	Dominic Campanile	QB	6' 1"	210 lbs	Freshman
4	Alijah Cason	WR	5' 9"	170 lbs	Sophomore
78	Lucas Catoggio	OL	6' 3"	295 lbs	Freshman
5	Jayden Clerveaux	RB	5' 11"	220 lbs	Junior
3	Ty Curran	WR	5' 11"	185 lbs	Sophomore
62	Brady Earle	OL	6' 2"	295 lbs	Sophomore
55	Noah Eldridge	OL	6' 5"	310 lbs	Senior
66	Patrick Enright	OL	6' 5"	285 lbs	Freshman
81	Lincoln Fisher	WR	6' 2"	195 lbs	Freshman
40	Luke Foster	RB	5' 8"	190 lbs	Freshman
60	Brendan Gay	OL	6' 4"	305 lbs	Junior
88	SirCharles Gordon	WR	6' 3"	195 lbs	Sophomore
12	Braden Graham	QB	6' 1"	215 lbs	Sophomore
63	Will Janis	OL	6' 4"	305 lbs	Junior
9	Josh Jenkins	QB	6' 1"	190 lbs	Junior
77	Jayden Joyce	OL	6' 4"	305 lbs	Junior
68	Bobby Luongo	OL	6' 1"	275 lbs	Freshman
70	Liam Lynch	OL	6' 4"	295 lbs	Sophomore
44	Mason McSweeney	TE	6' 2"	235 lbs	Sophomore
65	Joe Metzger	OL	6' 5"	310 lbs	Senior
79	Billy Molloy	OL	6' 6"	300 lbs	Sophomore
13	Max Mosey	WR	6' 0"	200 lbs	Senior
8	Charly Mullaly	WR	6' 0"	195 lbs	Junior
80	RJ Newton	WR	6' 4"	190 lbs	Sophomore
61	Cam Nolan	OL	6' 3"	305 lbs	Senior
71	Bennett Nunnally	OL	6' 5"	295 lbs	Junior
93	Keating Oliver	TE	6' 1"	260 lbs	Junior
47	John Owens	TE	6' 3"	245 lbs	Senior
83	Luke Petitta	TE	6' 4"	250 lbs	Junior
23	Nyeoti Punni	RB	6' 1"	220 lbs	Senior
64	Jackson Rood	OL	6' 3"	275 lbs	Sophomore
87	Nathan Schillinger	TE	6' 4"	250 lbs	Senior
85	Mark Schoonmaker	TE	6' 4"	235 lbs	Sophomore
74	Charlie Simeone	OL	6' 3"	300 lbs	Freshman
7	Sam Slade	RB	5' 9"	195 lbs	Senior
76	Dominic Sorrentino	OL	6' 5"	285 lbs	Freshman
33	Malachi Streeter	QB	6' 0"	185 lbs	Freshman
6	Cal Swanson	QB	6' 3"	210 lbs	Sophomore
86	Crosby Thurmond	WR	6' 4"	210 lbs	Freshman
27	Naz Treadwell	RB	6' 1"	225 lbs	Sophomore
84	Drae Tyme	TE	6' 5"	240 lbs	Freshman
82	Lucas Weir	WR	6' 0"	190 lbs	Freshman
31	Joseph Williams	RB	5' 7"	180 lbs	Freshman
67	Sean Woods	OL	6' 3"	300 lbs	Junior
14	Blake Youngblood	WR	5' 11"	190 lbs	Senior
26	Troy Bailey	DB	6' 1"	180 lbs	Freshman
20	Garrett Baldwin	DB	6' 0"	185 lbs	Junior
24	Tommy Bestpitch	DB	5' 11"	195 lbs	Senior
22	Sam Boyer	LB	6' 1"	225 lbs	Senior
46	Ron Burton	LB	6' 0"	200 lbs	Sophomore
19	Marco Coleman	DB	5' 9"	180 lbs	Sophomore
15	Donovan Comestro	DB	6' 0"	190 lbs	Junior
43	Chase Couch	DL	6' 4"	250 lbs	Sophomore
6	Carlo Crocetti	LB	6' 3"	230 lbs	Junior
11	Lathan Croley	LB	6' 0"	210 lbs	Sophomore
33	Ross Dansdill	DL	6' 4"	250 lbs	Junior
57	Patrick Darcy	DL	6' 2"	270 lbs	Freshman
29	Omarr Dixon	DB	6' 3"	190 lbs	Sophomore
38	Adam Due	LB	6' 2"	210 lbs	Junior
52	Gabriel Erhuanga	DL	6' 1"	230 lbs	Sophomore
97	Vin Ferrara	DL	6' 1"	275 lbs	Freshman
28	Amari Gardner	DB	6' 0"	175 lbs	Sophomore
10	Jovan George	DL	6' 1"	300 lbs	Junior
54	Tyler Georgs	LB	6' 1"	235 lbs	Freshman
50	Kevin Gillis	DL	6' 1"	290 lbs	Senior
35	Braden Haas	DB	6' 1"	205 lbs	Sophomore
1	Cam Jones	DB	5' 11"	190 lbs	Junior
32	Daniel Leupold	LB	6' 2"	215 lbs	Freshman
59	Tyler Massey	DL	6' 3"	220 lbs	Freshman
53	Will Miller	LB	6' 2"	220 lbs	Sophomore
37	Cameron Mills	DB	6' 0"	180 lbs	Junior
0	Caiden Newsome	DB	5' 10"	175 lbs	Sophomore
90	Osahon Noruwa	DL	6' 3"	250 lbs	Senior
17	Chisom Onwuzurigbo	DB	6' 1"	195 lbs	Junior
99	Jordan Pritchard-Sewell	DL	6' 1"	290 lbs	Sophomore
34	Anthony Redfern	DB	6' 0"	205 lbs	Freshman
94	Colin Reynolds	DL	6' 3"	250 lbs	Senior
18	Christian Ross	DL	6' 2"	250 lbs	Senior
21	Cam Santee	LB	6' 3"	235 lbs	Junior
98	Daniel Santiago	DL	6' 1"	280 lbs	Senior
91	Destin Simmons	DL	6' 5"	235 lbs	Sophomore
92	Brice Stevenson	DL	6' 1"	295 lbs	Junior
2	Eli Thompson	DB	5' 10"	185 lbs	Junior
45	Joseph Townsend	DL	6' 2"	240 lbs	Senior
39	Mack Vinton	LB	6' 1"	205 lbs	Freshman
95	Joshua Williams	DL	6' 1"	300 lbs	Senior
51	Daniel Zlatanov	DL	6' 5"	230 lbs	Sophomore
48	Alessandro Garrett	P	5' 9"	170 lbs	Freshman
49	Ethan Moss	P	5' 10"	190 lbs	Sophomore
89	Luis Palenzuela	PK	6' 0"	200 lbs	Senior
36	Owen Saraceno	P	5' 8"	170 lbs	Freshman
41	Caleb Schlater	LS	6' 2"	200 lbs	Freshman

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does College of the Holy Cross Football compete in?: College of the Holy Cross Crusaders Football competes in the Patriot League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does College of the Holy Cross play football home games?: College of the Holy Cross Football plays home games at Home Venue in Worcester, MA.
Who is the head coach of College of the Holy Cross Football?: The head coach of College of the Holy Cross Crusaders Football is Dan Curran.
When was College of the Holy Cross Football program established?: The establishment date for College of the Holy Cross Football is not currently available.