In their first year under head coach Carl DePasqua, the Yellow Jackets compiled a perfect 11–0 record (2–0 against conference opponents) and won the WPC championship.
[1][2] During the regular season, the Yellow Jackets ranked among the best teams in small college football, averaging 149.4 yards in total defense and 40.2 yards in rushing defense.
[3] Running back Rich Dahar was named to the Associated Press 1966 All-Pennsylvania football team.
[4] Dahar rushed for 233 yards, rand for three touchdowns, and passed for another in the Champion Bowl.
[1] The team played its home games in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.