In their second year under head coach Brad Spencer, the Cardinals compiled a 14–1 record (9–0 against conference opponents), won the CCIW championship, and were ranked No.
North Central scored with 1:20 remaining against Cortland but was stopped on an attempted two-point conversion.
[3] The team broke CCIW offensive records with 576 points and 5,504 total yards in nine conference games.
The team was led by quarterback Luke Lehnen,[5] who won the Gagliardi Trophy as the Division III player of the year.
[6] Other key players included running back Joe Sacco,[7] wide receiver DeAngelo Hardy,[8] and linebacker BJ Adamchik.