They were led by second-year head coach Bill Blankenship and played their home games at Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium.

They were a member of the West Division of Conference USA (C-US).

They finished the season 11–3, 7–1 C-USA to be West Division champions.

They were invited to the Liberty Bowl, where they defeated Iowa State to avenge a season-opening loss.

This is the second time this season the Golden Hurricane and Cyclones will meet.