The 1978 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season. Neil Wheelwright returned for his third year as head coach. The team compiled a record of 7–4.
All home games were played at Fitton Field on the Holy Cross campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Statistical leaders Statistical leaders for the 1978 Crusaders included: Rushing: Crocky Nangle, 394 yards and 3 touchdowns on 89 attempts Passing: Peter Colombo, 1,432 yards, 103 completions and 7 touchdowns on 212 attempts Receiving: Chuck Mullen, 587 yards and 6 touchdowns on 40 receptions Scoring: Brian Doherty, 42 points from 7 touchdowns Total offense: Peter Colombo, 1,517 yards (1,432 passing, 85 rushing) All-purpose yards: Larry Ewald, 684 yards (392 rushing, 156 returning, 136 receiving) Interceptions: Glenn Verrette, 7 interceptions for 164 yards
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