Led by returning head coach Durell Mock, the Lions compiled an overall record of 1–10 with a mark of 0–6 in conference play, tying for sixth place in the GSC.
On October 2, the Lions would face off against the Samford Bulldogs in Russellville, AL at the local stadium.
In an effort sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham, the two teams would take the field the week before the Iron Bowl, which was played at same stadium.
On April 8, the 17-month old son of Lions star tailback Leonard "Rabbit" Thomas died in a house fire.
Practices following the incident were cancelled and head coach Durell Mock was seen helping the clean up the damaged home the day following the fire.