The 2023 Houston Christian Huskies football team represented Houston Christian University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by first-year head coach Braxton Harris, the Huskies played their home games at Husky Stadium in Houston. 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.[1] 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.
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Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll on July 24, 2023. The Huskies were picked to finish last in the conference.[2]
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1 | Southeastern Louisiana | 93 (9) |
2 | Incarnate Word | 91 (7) |
3 | McNeese | 65 |
4 | Nicholls | 62 |
5 | Northwestern State | 52 |
6 | Texas A&M–Commerce | 33 |
7 | Lamar | 28 |
8 | Houston Christian | 24 |
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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.[3]
Offense
1st Team
- Karl Reynolds – wide receiver, SR
2nd Team
- Christian Hood – offensive lineman, SR
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1st Team
- Jalyx Hunt – defensive lineman, JR
- Rodney Dansby – linebacker, JR
- Devion Hargrove – defensive back, JR
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Levi Drake Rodriguez was named to the 2023 All-Texas Non-FBS Defense team.[4]
Houston Christian announced their 2023 schedule on December 14, 2022.[5][6][7]
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September 2 | 6:00 p.m. | Arkansas Baptist* | | ESPN+ | W 66–0 | 1,763 |
September 9 | 6:00 p.m. | at Western Kentucky* | | ESPN+ | L 22–52 | 20,712 |
September 16 | 6:00 p.m. | at UT Martin* | | ESPN+ | L 7–66 | 3,102 |
September 23 | 6:00 p.m. | at Southeastern Louisiana | | ESPN+ | W 34–19 | 3,694 |
September 30 | 6:00 p.m. | Lamar | | ESPN+ | L 19–21 | 1,547 |
October 7 | 3:00 p.m. | at Nicholls | | ESPN+ | L 7–38 | 5,444 |
October 14 | 6:00 p.m. | Prairie View A&M* | | ESPN+ | W 30–0 | 2,112 |
October 28 | 2:00 p.m. | Texas A&M–Commerce | | ESPN+ | W 17–13 | 1,765 |
November 4 | 2:00 p.m. | at Northwestern State | | ESPN+ | W 2–0 (forfeit)[lower-alpha 1][8] | — |
November 11 | 7:00 p.m. | at McNeese | | ESPN+ | W 35–24 | 6,724 |
November 18 | 2:00 p.m. | No. 20 Incarnate Word | | ESPN+ | L 24–45 | 1,797 |
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Arkansas Baptist
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at Western Kentucky
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at UT Martin
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Houston Christian Huskies at UT Martin Skyhawks
at Graham Stadium, Martin, Tennessee
- Date: September 16
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
- Game attendance: 3,102
- TV: ESPN+
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Lamar
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- HCU – Dillon Fedor 44-yard field goal, 11:57. Huskies 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 2:13.
- LAM – Major Bowden 41-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), 9:19. Cardinals 7–3. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:38.
- LAM – Andre Dennis 16-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), 5:48. Cardinals 14–3. Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 1:18.
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- HCU – Dillon Fedor 22-yard field goal, 4:09. Cardinals 14–6. Drive: 17 plays, 93 yards, 7:31.
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- LAM – Major Bowden 5-yard run (Chris Esqueda kick), 14:55. Cardinals 21–6. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:14.
- HCU – Jesse Valenzuela 12-yard run (Dillon Fedor kick), 7:45. Cardinals 21–13. Drive: 11 plays, 97 yards, 2:58.
- HCU – Jesse Valenzuela 20-yard run (pass failed), 4:31. Cardinals 21–19. Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 1:32.
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Lamar Cardinals at Houston Christian Huskies
at Husky Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Date: September 30
- Game time: 6:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 90 °F (32 °C)
- Game attendance: 1,547
- Referee: James Brookhart
- TV: ESPN+
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First downs | 22 | 25 |
Total yards | 412 | 417 |
Rushing yards | 118 | 189 |
Passing yards | 294 | 228 |
Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
Time of possession | 29:41 | 30:19 |
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Lamar | Passing | Robert Coleman | 19/30, 294 yards, 2 TD |
Rushing | Khalan Griffin | 17 rushes, 74 yards |
Receiving | Izaha Jones | 7 receptions, 101 yards |
Houston Christian | Passing | Colby Suits | 17/35, 228 yards |
Rushing | Darryle Evans | 24 rushes, 132 yards |
Receiving | Karl Reynolds | 6 receptions, 112 yards |
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First downs | 14 | 19 |
Total yards | 220 | 441 |
Rushing yards | 46 | 237 |
Passing yards | 174 | 204 |
Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
Time of possession | 26:55 | 33:05 |
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Houston Christian | Passing | Colby Suits | 17/38, 170 yards, TD, 3 INT |
Rushing | Colby Suits | 7 rushes, 18 yards |
Receiving | Ismael Fuller | 2 receptions, 35 yards |
Nicholls | Passing | Pat McQuaide | 15/25, 204 yards, TD, INT |
Rushing | Jaylon Spears | 8 rushes, 113 yards |
Receiving | David Robinson | 7 receptions, 127 yards, TD |
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Prairie View A&M Panthers at Houston Christian Huskies
at Husky Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Date: October 14
- Game time: 6:00 p.m.
- Game attendance: 2,112
- TV: ESPN+
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Texas A&M–Commerce
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Texas A&M–Commerce Lions at Houston Christian Huskies
at Husky Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Date: October 28
- Game time: 2:00 p.m.
- Game attendance: 1,765
- TV: ESPN+
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at McNeese
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Game Ten – Houston Christian Huskies at McNeese Cowboys – Game Summary
at Cowboy Stadium, Lake Charles, LA
- Date: November 11
- Game time: 7:00 p.m.
- Game weather: • Wind: mph • Weather:
- TV: ESPN+
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Passing | | 00/00; total 0 yds; TDs 0 ; long 0 yds; sack 0 |
Rushing | | 0 attempts; gain 0 yds; long 0 yds; |
Receiving | | 0 receptions; 0 total yds; TD 0; long 0 yds |
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Passing | | 00/00; 0 total yds; Int 0; long 0 s; sack 0 |
Rushing | | 0 attempts; gained 0 yds; loss 0 yds; long 0; |
Receiving | | 0 receptions; 0 yds; long 0 yds; TD 0 |
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Game Eleven – Incarnate Word Cardinals at Houston Christian Huskies
at Husky Stadium, Houston, TX
- Date: November 18
- Game time: 2:00 p.m.
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Northwestern State's forfeit against Houston Christian on November 4 counts as a conference win but not an overall win.
Jalyx Hunt was named to Dave Campbell's Texas Football post season 2023 All-Texas Non-FBS Defense team.[9]
Weekly awards
Huskies were recognized four times as conference players of the week.
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Weekly honors
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SLC Offensive Player of the Week |
Champ Dozier |
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September 4, 2023 |
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SLC Offensive Player of the Week |
Colby Suits |
QB |
September 25, 2023 |
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SLC Special Teams Player of the Week |
Dillon Fedor |
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October 16, 2023 |
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SLC Defensive Player of the Week |
Isaiah Cash |
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October 30, 2023 |
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Player and Coach of the Year Selections
Jalyx Hunt was named Southland Conference Defensive player of the year.[14]
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.[14]
Offense
1st Team
- Karl Reynolds – wide receiver, SR
- Dillon Fedor – place kicker, JR
2nd Team
- Christian Hood – offensive lineman, SR
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Defense
1st Team
- Jalyx Hunt – linebacker, SR
2nd Team
- Rodney Dansby – linebacker, JR
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