The team started off the season going undefeated through nine games, including a dramatic win over then-3rd ranked Louisville, which was highlighted by kicker Jeremy Ito's last minute field goal to seal the win. After they were defeated by both West Virginia and Cincinnati, they received an invitation to play Kansas State in the inaugural Texas Bowl.
The team began the season without a loss through nine games, including an exciting victory over then-3rd ranked Louisville, which was marked by kicker Jeremy Ito's last-minute field goal to secure the win. After being defeated by West Virginia and Cincinnati, they were invited to play Kansas State in the inaugural Texas Bowl.