In its 20th season under head coach Fielding H. Yost, the team compiled a 5–2 record (2–2 against conference opponents), finished sixth in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 121 to 21.
[1] Left tackle Angus Goetz was the team captain.
Other notable players included halfbacks Frank Steketee and Eddie Usher, right tackle Tad Wieman, left end Franklin Cappon, right end Paul G. Goebel, left guard Robert J. Dunne, and center Ernie Vick.
[1] The following 16 players received their "M" letter for their play on the 1920 football team.
The following 13 players were awarded "aMa" letters for their work as backups on the 1920 team: