The Rebels were led by fifth year head coach Bobby Hauck and played their home games at Sam Boyd Stadium.

[7] In their sixth game of the season, the Rebels lost, 33–10 to the San Jose State Spartans.

[8] In their seventh game of the season, the Rebels won, 30–27, in overtime, over the Fresno State Bulldogs.

[9] In their eighth game of the season, the Rebels lost, 34–20, to the Utah State Aggies.

[11] In their tenth game of the season, the Rebels lost, 48–21, to the Air Force Falcons.