In their third year under head coach Gus Dorais, the Bulldogs compiled a 5–3 record and outscored their opponents 214 to 79.
Dorais' 1922 lineup included back Hust Stockton and end Ray Flaherty.
The new Gonzaga Stadium opened this season;[2][3][4] the first game was against Washington State on October 14, won by the Cougars with a late field goal, 10–7.
After the opening loss, Gonzaga was undefeated in the next ten games at the stadium, with eight wins and two ties.
[4] This year marked the only bowl appearance for the Gonzaga football program,[1] the San Diego East-West Christmas Classic, where they fell, 21–13, to favored West Virginia on Christmas Day.