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