In its third season under head coach Tom Kaulukukui, the team compiled an 8–5 record,[1] including a 27–13 victory over Fresno State in the 17th annual Shrine Game,[2] and a 33–32 victory over Redlands in the fourth annual Pineapple Bowl.
In an October 4 loss to Utah, the team gained only 57 yards (all by rushing) and converted only two first downs, both of which remain the lowest single-game totals in program history.
[4] Five of Hawaii's victories were over members of the Hawaii Senior Football League – the Moiliili Bears, Olympics, Kaialums, Leilehuas, and Mickalums.
[5] The Kaialums, Leilehuas, and Mickalums consisted of alumni of the area's Kaimuki, Leilehua, and President William McKinley High Schools.
[5][6] In the final Litkenhous Ratings released in mid-December, Hawaii was ranked at No.