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. 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 Arkansas Baptist
Statistics ABCHCU First downs Total yards Rushing yards Passing yards Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player StatisticsArkansas Baptist Passing Rushing Receiving Houston Christian Passing Rushing Receiving
at Western Kentucky
Statistics HCUWKU First downs Total yards Rushing yards Passing yards Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player StatisticsHouston Christian Passing Rushing Receiving Western Kentucky Passing Rushing Receiving
at UT Martin
Statistics HCUUTM First downs Total yards Rushing yards Passing yards Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player StatisticsHouston Christian Passing Rushing Receiving UT Martin Passing Rushing Receiving
at Southeastern Louisiana
Lamar
Statistics LAMHCU 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 Team Category Player StatisticsLamar Passing Robert Coleman 19/30, 294 yards, 2 TD Rushing Khalan Griffin 17 rushes, 74 yards Receiving Izaha Jones 7 receptions, 101 yardsHouston Christian Passing Colby Suits 17/35, 228 yards Rushing Darryle Evans 24 rushes, 132 yards Receiving Karl Reynolds 6 receptions, 112 yards
at Nicholls
Statistics HCUNICH 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 Team Category Player StatisticsHouston Christian Passing Colby Suits 17/38, 170 yards, TD, 3 INT Rushing Colby Suits 7 rushes, 18 yards Receiving Ismael Fuller 2 receptions, 35 yardsNicholls Passing Pat McQuaide 15/25, 204 yards, TD, INT Rushing Jaylon Spears 8 rushes, 113 yards Receiving David Robinson 7 receptions, 127 yards, TD
Prairie View A&M
Statistics PVAMUHCU First downs Total yards Rushing yards Passing yards Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player StatisticsPrairie View A&M Passing Rushing Receiving Houston Christian Passing Rushing Receiving
Texas A&M–Commerce
Statistics TAMU-CHCU First downs Total yards Rushing yards Passing yards Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player StatisticsTexas A&M–Commerce Passing Rushing Receiving Houston Christian Passing Rushing Receiving
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. Weekly honors Honors Player Position Date Awarded Ref. SLC Offensive Player of the Week Champ Dozier RB September 4, 2023 SLC Offensive Player of the WeekColby Suits QB September 25, 2023 SLC Special Teams Player of the Week Dillon Fedor K October 16, 2023 SLC Defensive Player of the Week Isaiah Cash S October 30, 2023
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