The 1999 Lumberjacks were led by head coach Fred Whitmire, in his ninth and final year at the helm. They played home games at the Redwood Bowl in Arcata, California. Humboldt State finished the season with a record of three wins and seven losses (3–7, 0–4 CFA). The Lumberjacks were outscored by their opponents 167–320 for the season. In nine years under coach Whitmire, the Lumberjacks compiled a record of 43–49–2 (.468).