The 2016 Tufts Jumbos football team represented Tufts University as a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) during the 2016 NCAA Division III football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Jay Civetti, the Jumbos compiled a record of 7–1 with all games played against conference opponents, placing second in the NESCAC. Tufts played home games at Ellis Oval in Medford, Massachusetts.
The Jumbos opened their season with a dramatic 17–14 comeback victory over . Running back Chance Brady was a standout performer throughout the season, setting several program records, including career rushing touchdowns. Tufts had close wins over and and a victory in a high-scoring finale against . The team was particularly successful at home, finishing 4–0 at Ellis Oval.
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