Led by Ernie Busch in his second and final season as head coach, Chico State compiled an overall record of 6–3–1 with a mark of 4–0–1 in conference play, winning the FWC title.
[1] Before the season began, improved expectations for the team's performance caused ticket sales to "soar to a new high.
"[2] On November 13, Chico State played the Cal Aggies to a scoreless tie in six inches of rain and 40 mile per hour winds, as a fierce storm also caused the press box to collapse during the game.
[3] At the end of the season, four Chico State players were selected for the All-Far Western Conference football team: guard Gene Van der Leun, end George Maderos, and backs Hal Higgins and Carroll Campbell.
[4] Busch finished his tenure as Chico State with an overall record of 7–9–1, for a .441 winning percentage.