In its first year under head coach Marion M. Curry, the team compiled a 4–3–1 record, 3–2–1 against conference opponents.
21 among the nation's black college football teams according to the Pittsburgh Courier and its Dickinson Rating System.
[2] End Grady Williams was the team captain.
Other key players included quarterback George Gray and halfbacks Schley Williamson and Johnny Richards.
[3] Albert Watts and Dean Charlton Hamilton were assistant coaches.