In their fifth year under head coach Mark Duffner, the Crusaders compiled a 9–1–1 record.
Willie Bradford, Craig Callahan, Joe Foy and Mark Gallagher were the team captains.
They later returned to the top 20 during their nine-game win streak to finish the season, and were recognized as No.
The Crusaders did not participate in the Division I-AA playoffs, as Patriot League rules at the time forbade postseason play.
Holy Cross played its home games at Fitton Field on the college campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.