The 2023 Central Missouri Mules football team represented the University of Central Missouri as a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association during the 2023 NCAA Division II football season. Led by 2nd-year head coach Josh Lamberson, the Mules compiled an overall record of 11–2 with a mark of 9–1 in conference play; sharing the MIAA championship.
Central Missouri beat in the first round before losing to the eventual champions, Harding, in the second round. Central Missouri played home games at Audrey J. Walton Stadium in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Quarterback transfer Zach Zebrowski from Southern Illinois was named the Harlon Hill Trophy winner following the season.
Schedule
Coaching staff Central Missouri Mules Name Position Consecutive season at Central Missouri in current position Previous position UCM profile Josh Lamberson Head coach 2nd Abilene Christian assistant head coach and offensive coordinator (2017–2021) Hayden Hawk Assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach 1st Henderson State offensive coordinator (2018–2022) Justin Bane Co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach 1st N/A Greg Jones Defensive coordinator and safeties coach 1st Oregon defensive analyst (2022) Stephen Franklin Special teams coordinator and linebackers coach 1st Bethel (MN) inside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator (2021–2022) Joe Holtzclaw Co-offensive coordinator, run game coordinator, and offensive line coach 1st Central Missouri offensive line coach (2022) Dana Chambers Defensive line coach 7th Kalamazoo Central HS (MI) head coach (2009–2016) Adrian Duncan Running backs coach N/A N/A Brian Smith II Cornerbacks coach N/A N/A Chace Gadapee Tight ends coach N/AN/A Terrance Dennis Assistant special teams coordinator, kickers coach, punters coach, and long snappers coach N/AN/AReference:
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