In their 18th season under head coach Harry Baujan, the Flyers compiled a 6–3 record.
[1] The team played its home games at University of Dayton Stadium.
Center Duncan Obee was selected as a first-team player on the United Press All-Ohio team.
[2] Tackle Johnny Humm received first-team honors on the Associated Press All-Ohio team.
This college football 1940s season article is a stub.