It was the program's 67th season and they finished as Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) co-champions with Maine.
[2] They also upset favored Division I-A opponent Ohio 31–0, a marquee win in Northeastern's football program's history.
[2] The Huskies were seeded fourth in the 16-team Division I-AA playoffs bracket but lost to Fordham, 24–29, in the first round.
[3] Ten players earned spots on the All-Atlantic 10 team.
[2][4] The Huskies were led by third-year head coach Don Brown.