[1] When coach Paul Kemp took over at Boston University in 1973, he inherited a team that finished 2–8 in 1972.
Kemp termed the 1974 season "Project Turnabout", and the team opened with three wins and one loss.
Five were named to the All-Yankee Conference football team selected by the conference coaches: offensive tackle Jim Roderick, offensive guard Kevin Brooks, center Don Chrisos, linebacker Gary Dziama, and cornerback Rick Porter.
[4][5] Two (Chrisos and Dziama) were also named first-team players on the All-New England team.
[6] Boston University played its home games on Nickerson Field, which was part of the Case Sports Complex and was formerly known as Braves Field, the home of the Boston Braves.