It was the Hurricanes' 66th season of football and first as a member of the Big East Conference.

The Hurricanes were led by third-year head coach Dennis Erickson and played their home games at the Orange Bowl.

They finished the season 12–0 overall and 2–0 in the Big East while playing a partial conference schedule.

Washington, who also finished 12–0 overall, were named as champions by the Coaches Poll.

Bold indicates winners • Russell Sapp, RB/KR/PR -Big East Co-Special Teams Player of the Year [9]