In its second season under head coach Frank Cavanaugh, the team compiled a 7–2 record, shut out six of nine opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 281 to 34.

Frederick E. Jennings was hired as the assistant coach for the season.

Ray Bennett was the team captain.

[1][2] Tackle Wesley Englehorn was a consensus first-team pick on the 1912 All-America college football team.

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