The 1994 Lumberjacks were led by fourth-year head coach Fred Whitmire. They played home games at the Redwood Bowl in Arcata, California. Humboldt State finished the season as co-champions of the NCAC, with a record of eight wins and two losses (8–2, 2–1 NCAC). The Lumberjacks outscored their opponents 269–173 for the season.
^The official name of Cal Poly has been California Polytechnic State University since 1947. However, it is more commonly known as either Cal Poly San Luis Obispo or just Cal Poly.
^The official name of Chico State has been California State University, Chico since 1972. However, it is still commonly known as Chico State.
^Seawolf Stadium was known as Cossacks Stadium until 2002 when the University changed the mascot from Cossacks to Seawolves.