They were led by second-year head coach Curt Cignetti and played their home games at Rhodes Stadium.

They received an at-large bid to the FCS Playoffs where they were lost to Wofford in the first round.

In the CAA preseason poll released on July 24, 2018, the Phoenix were predicted to finish in fifth place.

[2] The Phoenix had two players selected to the preseason all-CAA team.

Offense CJ Toogood – OL Defense Warren Messer – LB