In their first season under head coach Pop McKale, the team compiled a 4–1 record, shut out four of six opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 85 to 20.
[1] Following a game against Occidental College in Los Angeles, a story in the Los Angeles Times noted: "The Arizona men showed the fight of wild cats .
"[2] In response to the Timesstory, the Arizona student body adopted the "Wildcats" as the team's nickname.
[3] The season included the resumption of the Arizona–Arizona State football rivalry after a hiatus of 12 years.
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