The Aggies were led by first-year head coach Dave Arslanian, who had been hired from Weber State.
Replacing most of their significant contributors, as well as the vast majority of the coaching staff, proved to be the difference maker in the game.
[4] After difficult road games at New Mexico and Colorado, the Aggies earned their first win of the Arslanian era by defeating Sam Houston State at home 47-17.
More difficult results would follow, however, including a close home losses to Oregon State and eventual Big West champion Idaho.
The Aggies record would sink to 1-7 before finishing with two wins in three weeks as they were able to beat New Mexico State on the road and North Texas at home in the season finale.