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2023 Central Missouri Mules football team

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.

2023 Central Missouri Mules football
MIAA co-champion
ConferenceMid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Ranking
AFCANo. 6
Record11–2 (.846)
(9–1 (.900) MIAA)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinators
  • Justin Bane (1st season)
  • Joe Holtzclaw (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorGreg Jones (1st season)
Home stadiumKeiser Multi-Purpose Field
Seasons
← 2022
2024 →
2023 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 6 Central Missouri +^ 9–1  11–2 
No. 5 Pittsburg State +^ 9–1  11–2 
Emporia State # 7–3  9–3 
Missouri Western # 7–3  8–4 
Fort Hays State 6–4  7–4 
NW Missouri State 6–4  7–4 
Central Oklahoma 4–6  5–6 
Missouri Southern 4–6  5–6 
Nebraska–Kearney 2–8  3–8 
Washburn 1–9  2–9 
Northeastern State 0–10  1–10 
Rankings from AFCA Poll

Central Missouri beat Henderson State 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.[1]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentRankSiteResultAttendanceSource
August 317:00 p.m.at Missouri Western
W 45–38[2]
September 91:00 p.m.Central Oklahoma
W 41–177,381[3]
September 161:00 p.m.No. 3 Pittsburg State
  • Audrey J. Walton Stadium
  • Warrensburg, MO
L 37–3810,048[4]
September 231:00 p.m.at WashburnNo. 25
W 58–285,785[5]
September 301:00 p.m.Northwest Missouri StateNo. 21
  • Audrey J. Walton Stadium
  • Warrensburg, MO
W 41–388,900[6]
October 71:00 p.m.Nebraska–KearneyNo. 18
  • Audrey J. Walton Stadium
  • Warrensburg, MO
W 38–148,100[7]
October 142:00 p.m.at Northeastern StateNo. 17
W 63–243,180[8]
October 211:30 p.m.No. 24 Emporia StateNo. 16
  • Audrey J. Walton Stadium
  • Warrensburg, MO
W 77–2712,102[9]
October 282:00 p.m.at Missouri SouthernNo. 15
W 42–211,012[10]
November 41:00 p.m.Fort Hays StateNo. 11
  • Audrey J. Walton Stadium
  • Warrensburg, MO
W 47–288,307[11]
November 1112:00 p.m.at Lincoln (MO)*No. 7
W 63–271,032[12]
November 181:00 p.m.No. 25 Henderson State*No. 6
W 56–142,500[13]
November 251:00 p.m.No. 3 Harding*No. 6
  • First Security Stadium
  • Searcy, AR (NCAA Division II Second Round)
L 34–353,500[14]

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Coaching staff

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Central Missouri Mules
NamePositionConsecutive season at Central Missouri in current positionPrevious positionUCM profile
Josh LambersonHead coach2ndAbilene Christian assistant head coach and offensive coordinator (2017–2021) [16]
Hayden HawkAssistant head coach and quarterbacks coach1stHenderson State offensive coordinator (2018–2022) [17]
Justin BaneCo-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach1stN/A [18]
Greg JonesDefensive coordinator and safeties coach1stOregon defensive analyst (2022) [19]
Stephen FranklinSpecial teams coordinator and linebackers coach1stBethel (MN) inside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator (2021–2022) [20]
Joe HoltzclawCo-offensive coordinator, run game coordinator, and offensive line coach1stCentral Missouri offensive line coach (2022) [21]
Dana ChambersDefensive line coach7thKalamazoo Central HS (MI) head coach (2009–2016) [22]
Adrian DuncanRunning backs coachN/AN/A [23]
Brian Smith IICornerbacks coachN/AN/A [24]
Chace GadapeeTight ends coachN/AN/A [25]
Terrance DennisAssistant special teams coordinator, kickers coach, punters coach, and long snappers coachN/AN/A [26]
Reference:[27]

References

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  1. ↑ "Zach Zebrowski Wins Harlon Hill Trophy". www.d2football.com. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  2. ↑ "CENTRAL MO. (1-0, 1-0) -VS- MISSOURI WESTERN (0-1, 0-1)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  3. ↑ "CENTRAL OKLA. (1-1, 1-1) -VS- CENTRAL MO. (2-0, 2-0)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  4. ↑ "PITTSBURG ST. (3-0, 3-0) -VS- CENTRAL MO. (2-1, 2-1)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  5. ↑ "CENTRAL MO. (3-1, 3-1) -VS- WASHBURN (1-3, 0-3)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  6. ↑ "NORTHWEST MO. ST. (2-3, 1-3) -VS- CENTRAL MO. (4-1, 4-1)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  7. ↑ "NEB.-KEARNEY (2-4, 2-4) -VS- CENTRAL MO. (5-1, 5-1)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  8. ↑ "CENTRAL MO. (6-1, 6-1) -VS- NORTHEASTERN ST. (1-6, 0-6)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  9. ↑ "EMPORIA ST. (5-3, 4-3) -VS- CENTRAL MO. (7-1, 7-1)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  10. ↑ "CENTRAL MO. (8-1, 8-1) -VS- MO. SOUTHERN ST. (4-5, 3-5)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  11. ↑ "FORT HAYS ST. (7-3, 6-3) -VS- CENTRAL MO. (9-1, 9-1)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  12. ↑ "CENTRAL MO. (10-1, 9-1) -VS- LINCOLN (MO) (0-11, 0-0)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  13. ↑ "HENDERSON ST. (9-3, 9-2) -VS- CENTRAL MO. (11-1, 9-1)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  14. ↑ "CENTRAL MO. (11-2, 9-1) -VS- HARDING (12-0, 11-0)". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  15. ↑ "2023 Football Schedule". ucmathletics.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Josh Lamberson - Football Coach". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Hayden Hawk - Football Coach". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Justin Bane - Football Coach". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Greg Jones - Football Coach". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Stephen Franklin - Football Coach". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Joe Holtzclaw - Football Coach". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Dana Chambers - Football Coach". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  23. ↑ "Adrian Duncan - Football Coach". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Brian "BK" Smith II - Football Coach". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Chace Gadapee - Football Coach". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  26. ↑ "Terrance Dennis - Football Coach". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  27. ↑ "Football Coaches". University of Central Missouri Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
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