The 2023 Houston Christian Huskies football team represented
Houston Christian University
Houston Christian University (HCU), formerly Houston Baptist University, is a private Baptist university in Houston, Texas. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas ( Southern Baptist Convention). Its Cultural Arts Center ...
as a member of the
Southland Conference
The Southland Conference, abbreviated as SLC, is a collegiate athletic conference which operates in the South Central United States (specifically Texas and Louisiana). It participates in the NCAA's Division I for all sports; for football, it ...
during the
2023 NCAA Division I FCS football season
The 2023 NCAA Division I FCS football season, part of college football in the United States, is organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level. The regular sea ...
. Led by first-year head coach
Braxton Harris, the Huskies played their home games at
Husky Stadium
Husky Stadium (officially Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium for sponsorship purposes) is an outdoor football stadium in the northwest United States, located on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. It has ...
in
Houston
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. On November 11, the Huskies secured their first winning conference record along with their first non-losing season in program history with a road victory over McNeese State. Led by first-year head coach Braxton Harris, the Huskies compiled an overall record of 5–5. The Huskies finished in fourth place in conference play with a 4–3 record.
Preseason
Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll on July 24, 2023. The Huskies were picked to finish last in the conference.
Preseason All–Southland Teams
The Southland Conference announced the 2023 preseason all-conference football team selections on July 21, 2023. HCU had a total of 5 players selected.
Offense
''1st Team''
*Karl Reynolds – wide receiver, SR
''2nd Team''
*Christian Hood – offensive lineman, SR
Defense
''1st Team''
*Jalyx Hunt – defensive lineman, JR
*Rodney Dansby – linebacker, JR
*Devion Hargrove – defensive back, JR
Dave Campbell's Texas Football post season All-Texas Non-FBS teams
Levi Drake Rodriguez was named to the 2023 All-Texas Non-FBS Defense team.
Schedule
Houston Christian announced their 2023 schedule on December 14, 2022.
Game summaries
Lamar
at Nicholls
at McNeese
Incarnate Word
Notes
National and state honors
Jalyx Hunt was named to Dave Campbell's Texas Football post season 2023 All-Texas Non-FBS Defense team.
Conference awards and honors
Weekly awards
Huskies were recognized four times as conference players of the week.
Player and Coach of the Year Selections
Jalyx Hunt was named Southland Conference Defensive player of the year.
Postseason All–Southland Teams
The Southland Conference announced the 2023 all-conference football team selections on November 22, 2023. Houston Christian had a total of five players selected.
[
Offense]
''1st Team''
*Karl Reynolds – wide receiver, SR
*Dillon Fedor – place kicker, JR
''2nd Team''
*Christian Hood – offensive lineman, SR
Defense
''1st Team''
*Jalyx Hunt – linebacker, SR
''2nd Team''
*Rodney Dansby – linebacker, JR
References
Houston Christian
Houston Christian Huskies football seasons
Houston Christian Huskies football
The Houston Christian Huskies Football team, formerly known as the Houston Baptist Huskies until September of 2022, is the intercollegiate American football team for Houston Christian University located in Houston, Texas, United States. The tea ...
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