Horton was tapped to replace Brewster on an interim basis. He went 2–3 as coach, beating the Iowa Hawkeyes on November 27 to win the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.
On an interim basis, Horton replaced Brewster as coach. In his role, he had a record of 2 wins and 3 losses, including a victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes on November 27, which earned him the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.