The Bears were led by 13th year head coach Clint Conque and played their home games at Estes Stadium.

They finished the season 9–3, 6–1 in Southland play to share the conference championship with Sam Houston State.

Due to their victory over Sam Houston State, the Bears received the Southland's automatic bid into the FCS Playoffs where they lost in the second round to Georgia Southern.

[6] The Cardinals head to Conway, Arkansas for the second match against their SLC rival, the Bears.

[9] All Central Arkansas were aired on KHLR 106.7 FM and are streamed online through the station's website.