Led by second-year head coach Art Acker, Chico State compiled an overall record of 7–2 with a mark of 2–0 in conference play, winning the CCC North Division title.
The Wildcats played the champion of the South Division, Fresno State, in the conference championship game on December 6.
The Wildcats won the game, 16–0, to claim the conference title.
The team outscored its opponents 155 to 35 for the season and had six shutout victories.
The Wildcats played home games at College Field in Chico, California.