The Bronchos finished the regular season with an undefeated 11–0 record and the Lone Star Conference Championship.
In 2000, the NCAA forced Texas A&M–Kingsville to forfeit their entire 1998 season due to use of inelgible players.
[4] As a result, the University of Central Oklahoma officially recognizes this season as an undefeated 13–0.
[5] The Bronchos began the 1998 season ranked 13th in the Division II Committee poll.
[13][14] The Bronchos would gain the number one ranking after the Ouachita Baptist game and hold the top spot until the playoffs.