The 2023 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team represented the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Cardinals played their home games at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium in San Antonio, Texas. They were led by first-year head coach Clint Killough.
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll on July 24, 2023. The Cardinals were picked to finish second in the conference and received seven first-place votes.
The Southland Conference announced the 2023 preseason all-conference football team selections on July 21, 2023. UIW had a total of 7 players selected.
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One Southland Conference team and conference players received national recognition over the course of the season. One of the players, Incarnate Word's Richard Torres, was recognized on October 23 as National freshman player of the week.
Two Cardinals were named as player of the year for their respective positions. Brandon Porter was named Wide Receiver of the Year. Steven Parker was named Defensive Lineman of the Year. In addition, Zack Calzada was named to the 2023 All-Texas Non-FBS Offense team.
Cardinal players received player of the week recognition six times during the season.
Two Incarnate Word players were individual superlative award winners.
2023 Southland Conference Football Individual Superlative Winners<br> <br>Offensive Player of the Year: Brandon Porter, UIW<br> Newcomer of the Year: Zach Calzada, UIW
The Southland Conference announced the 2023 all-conference football team selections on November 22, 2023. Incarnate Word had a total of 13 players selected.
Offense<br> 1st Team
2nd Team
Defense
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2nd Team