In their 12th year under head coach John Yovicsin, the Crimson compiled an 8–0–1 record and outscored opponents 236 to 90.
[1] Both Harvard and Yale were unbeaten entering their season-ending rivalry matchup.
Their 29–29 tie resulted in identical 6–0–1 conference records, and in both teams being named co-champions of the league.
[2] The final game inspired the famous headline "Harvard Beats Yale 29-29" printed in The Harvard Crimson, and a 2008 documentary film of the same name.
Actor Tommy Lee Jones was a starting guard on the team.