[1][2] The Falcons started the season 2–0, with victories over Division III Sul Ross and NAIA Arizona Christian.
The team would lose the remainder of its games to finish its inaugural season at 2–9, going 0–9 in conference play.
[3] In the LSC's preseason media poll the Falcons were predicted to finish last in the conference, though they also received a first place vote.
The Falcons played Oklahoma Panhandle State at Grande Communications Stadium in the neighboring city of Midland, Texas.
The Falcons hosted non-conference foes Sul Ross from the American Southwest Conference and Arizona Christian from the Central States Football League.