They were led by seventh-year head coach June Jones for two games and interim head coach Tom Mason for the remainder of the season.

They played their home games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas, an enclave of Dallas and were members of the American Athletic Conference.

After an 0–2 start to the season, head coach June Jones resigned on September 8, citing "personal issues".

Defensive coordinator Tom Mason led the Mustangs for the remainder of the season.

The American Athletic Conference preseason poll was released on July 29, 2014.