The team was led by 21st-year head coach Sean McDonnell following his leave of absence for medical reasons during the 2019 season.

On July 17, 2020, the CAA announced that it would not play fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"[3] In October 2020, the CAA announced a football schedule for teams to play in the spring of 2021.

The Wildcats began their spring football season on March 5, 2021, with a home loss to Albany.

Their next three games were postponed due to COVID concerns, and on April 6, the program opted out of the remainder of the season.