In their first season under head coach Ted Shipkey, the Bulldogs compiled a 3–5–1 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 111 to 94.
[9] On November 22, in their home finale, the Bulldogs shut out Fullerton Junior College, 21–0, in Tempe.
Fullback Horace Smitheran scored all three touchdowns and kicked all three extra points,[10] and halfback Norris Steverson had a 75-yard punt.
On November 29, Arizona State ended its season with a 7–6 road loss against ASTCF.
[11] The usual Arizona State lineup included left end Bob Smith, left tackle Cleo Caywood, Guideo Cislaghi, left guard Paul Griffin, center Mercier Willard, right guard Bob Hezmalbalch, right tackle Norman Clements, quarterback Anson Cooper, halfbacks Norris Steverson and Tom McCarty, and fullback Horace Smitheran.