The 2013 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team represented Texas A&M University-Commerce in the 2013 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by head coach Colby Carthel, who was in his first season at A&M-Commerce. The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Lone Star Conference (LSC). The Lions finished fifth in the LSC, and their 7–5 record was their first season above .500 since 2001. They were selected to participate in the Live United Texarkana Bowl, their first postseason appearance since the 1995 NCAA Division II playoffs.
Preseason LSC media poll The LSC media poll was released on July 29, 2013. The Lions were predicted to finish last in the conference.
Schedule
Postseason awards All-Americans Charlie Tuaau, First Team Defensive Line
All-Lone Star Conference LSC Superlatives Defensive Lineman of the Year: Charlie Tuaau Defensive Player of the Year: Charlie Tuaau Receiver of The Year: Vernon Johnson
LSC First Team Vernon Johnson, Receiver Charlie Tuaau, Defensive Line Tevin Moore, Defensive Line
LSC Second Team Ronald Fields, Cornerback Marcus Fore, Safety Cameron Frosch, Punter Jordan Jenkins, Tight End Vernon Johnson, Return Specialist Cole Pitts, Linebacker Seth Smith, Receiver
LSC Honorable Mention Stephen Ford, Linebacker K.J. Garrett, Running Back Trevor Goodale, Offensive Line Saul Martinez, Kicker Cameron Rogers, Deep Snapper Andrew Weidel, Offensive Line
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