The Keydets were led by fourth-year head coach Scott Wachenheim.

They played their home games at 10,000–seat Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium.

The SoCon released their preseason media poll on July 25, 2018, with the Keydets predicted to finish in last place.

[1] The same day the coaches released their preseason poll with the Keydets also predicted to finish in last place.

[2] The Keydets placed one player on the preseason all-SoCon teams.