In their 14th year under head coach Tubby Raymond, the Blue Hens compiled a 13–1 record, outscored opponents by a total of 546 to 228, and defeated Youngstown State, 38–21, in the Zia Bowl to win the Division II national championship.
[2] After the season, Brunner received first-team Division II Kodak All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
[3][4] He was also named the All-Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division II Player of the Year.
Fullback Bo Dennis, tight end Jaime Young, center Mike Donnalley, linebacker Mike Wisniewski, cornerback Vince Hyland, and safety Guy Ramsey earned AP honorable mention All-America honors.
Dennis, Young, Beck, Donnalley, Wisniewski, Hyland, Ramsey, and kicker Brandt Kennedy earned first-team All-East (ECAC) honors.