2021 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

2021 Holy Cross Crusaders football
Patriot League champion
ConferencePatriot League
Ranking
STATSNo. 19
FCS CoachesNo. 22
Record10–3 (6–0 Patriot)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJustin Roper (2nd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorScott James (4th season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumFitton Field
Seasons
← 2020
2022 →
2021 Patriot League football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 19 Holy Cross $^   6 0     10 3  
Colgate   5 1     5 6  
Fordham   4 2     6 5  
Lehigh   3 3     3 8  
Lafayette   2 4     3 8  
Georgetown   1 5     2 8  
Bucknell   0 6     1 10  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2021 Holy Cross Crusaders football team represented the College of the Holy Cross as a member of the Patriot League during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Bob Chesney, Holy Cross compiled an overall record of 10–3 with a mark of 6–0 in conference play, winning the Patriot League title. The Crusaders advanced to the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoffs, where they beat Sacred Heart in the first round before losing to Villanova in the second round. They played their home games at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts.