2023 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team

The 2023 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team represented Stephen F. Austin State University as a member of the United Athletic Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Colby Carthel, the Lumberjacks played home games at Homer Bryce Stadium in Nacogdoches, Texas.

2023 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football
ConferenceUnited Athletic Conference
Record3–8 (0–6 UAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMatt Storm (5th season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorMike Mutz (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumHomer Bryce Stadium
Seasons
← 2022
2024 →
2023 United Athletic Conference standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 18 Austin Peay $^   6 0     9 3  
Central Arkansas   4 2     7 4  
Southern Utah   4 2     6 5  
Eastern Kentucky   4 2     5 6  
Tarleton State*   4 2     8 3  
Abilene Christian   3 3     5 6  
North Alabama   1 5     3 8  
Utah Tech*   1 5     2 9  
Stephen F. Austin   0 6     3 8  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • Note: Tarleton State and Utah Tech are ineligible for the UAC title and FCS postseason play due to transitions from NCAA Division II.
Rankings from STATS Poll

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 26:00 p.m.at Troy*ESPN+L 30–4828,179
September 96:00 p.m.Alcorn State*ESPN+W 38–107,844
September 166:00 p.m.at Northwestern State*ESPN+W 41–76,486
September 236:00 p.m.Austin Peay
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX
ESPN+L 20–229,832
September 306:00 p.m.Texas A&M–Commerce*
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX
ESPN+W 56–277,029
October 78:00 p.m.at Utah TechESPN+L 31–3710,500
October 144:00 p.m.at No. 20 Central Arkansas[note 1]*ESPN+L 21–247,137
October 214:00 p.m.Abilene Christian
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX
ESPN+L 27–348,961
November 46:00 p.m.at Tarleton StateESPN+L 17–5917,230
November 114:00 p.m.Southern Utah
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX
ESPN+L 17–456,835
November 182:00 p.m.Eastern KentuckyESPN+L 24–369,069

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[note 1]The game against Central Arkansas, a fellow member of the United Athletic Conference (UAC), was played as a non-conference game and did not count in the league standings.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "2023 Stephen F. Austin Football Schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Lumberjack Football's 2023 Schedule Finalized". SFA Athletics. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "Lumberjacks Hit the Road to Conway to face the Bears" (Press release). Stephen F. Austin State University, Department of Athletics. October 13, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.