Lafayette Leopards

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What this program never forgets

Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.

The First Game (1884)

Lafayette defeated Lehigh 56-0 in the inaugural Rivalry game, winning with dominance that has never been repeated

Moment of the year · 2026

Won 31-17 at Fordham

Week 8 of 2026. The single game that defined the season.

Decisive margin

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ConferenceWhere this team sits in this season's conference standings.

Patriot standing · 2026

7th in the Patriot

Lafayette Leopards is 7th of 10 in the Patriot at 2-3. The path to the title is steep — the focus is on playoff positioning and rivalry wins.

#ProgramRecord
1Lehigh5-1
2Colgate4-2
3Holy Cross4-2
4Richmond4-2
5Villanova4-2
6Georgetown3-2
7Lafayette2-3
8Fordham2-4
9William & Mary1-5
10Bucknell0-6
Coaching historyCurrent head coach Jock Sutherland, hired 1919

Coaching history

  • Jock Sutherland departs33-8-2, 5 seasons
  • Hired Jock Sutherland1919
  • Samuel Newton departs8-2, 1 season
  • Hired Samuel Newton1911
  • George Barclay departs6-2-2, 1 season
  • Hired George Barclay1908
  • Samuel Newton departs33-14, 4 seasons
  • Hired Samuel Newton1898
Cultural identityWhat college football loses if this program didn't exist.
Postseason gamesLast 5 postseason games: 0-1

Recent postseason (2023): 0-1

Most recent: 2023 — loss 36-34 (away). Last 5 postseason: 0-1.

2023 L
CFB Zeitgeist “Go Leopards.”
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