The team was led by third-year head coach Dan McCarney and played its home games at Apogee Stadium.

It was the Mean Green's first season as members of Conference USA, competing in the West Division.

[1] The team earned a 9–4 record (6-2 in conference) and won the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl.

[citation needed] It received two top 25 votes in the Coaches' Poll to end the season.

After losing to the UTSA Roadrunners, the Mean Green were eliminated from conference championship contention.