2023 Tarleton State
8–3 (4–2 United Athletic Conference). Share
Schedule and results
- Biggest winBeat Morehead State 42–0Oct 21
By 42 points, its widest win.
- Most excitingLost to Eastern Kentucky 35–41Oct 14
The win probability swung the most, by CollegeFootballData.com’s excitement index.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Elo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2 | at McNeese | W 52–34 | 47% |
| Sep 9 | vs North Alabama | W 52–31 | 70% |
| Sep 16 | at Texas Tech | L 3–41 | 19% |
| Sep 23 | vsSouthwest Baptist | W 27–13 | 80% |
| Sep 30 | at SE Louisiana | W 14–13 | 46% |
| Oct 7 | vs Southern Utah | L 26–27 | 69% |
| Oct 14 | at Eastern Kentucky | L 35–41 | 40% |
| Oct 21 | vs Morehead State | W 42–0 | 71% |
| Oct 28 | at Central Arkansas | W 25–23 | 33% |
| Nov 4 | vs Stephen F. Austin | W 59–17 | 63% |
| Nov 11 | at Abilene Christian | W 31–30 | 48% |
Elo: a pregame chance from scores alone.
How it ended: Beat Abilene Christian 31–30; unranked in the final AP poll; tied for 3rd in the United Athletic Conference.
In program history: The 4th-best season in program history by end-of-season Elo (of 19 on file).
- Record
- 8–3
- Conference
- 4–2 tied for 3rd in United Athletic Conference
- AP final
- Unranked
- Points
- 366–270
- Coach
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- Elo
- 1382 +98 this season
- SP+ rating
- —
- SRS
- −14.9 No. 19 of 128 in FCS
- Recruiting class
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- Offensive coordinator
- Mason Miller
- Defensive coordinator
- Tyrone Nix
- Offense
- Pro spread
- Defense
- 4–3
Leaders
| Passing yards | Victor Gabalis QB | 2,249 yds |
| Passing touchdowns | Victor Gabalis QB | 17 TD |
| Rushing yards | Kayvon Britten RB | 1,088 yds |
| Rushing touchdowns | Kayvon Britten RB | 15 TD |
| Receiving yards | Benjamin Omayebu WR | 569 yds |
| Receiving touchdowns | Keylan Johnson WR | 4 TD |
| Tackles | Blake Smith DB | 7 tkl |
| Sacks | Ahmir Crowder DT | 1 sacks |
| Interceptions | Blake Smith DB | 1 INT |
Transfers in 2
The 2023 portal Ahmir Crowder DL | ★★★ | from  Washington State |
 Daniel Greek QB | ★★★ | from  Mississippi State |
Transfers out 2
 Beau Allen QB | ★★★ | to  Georgia Southern |
| Jake Walrath P | ★★ | to  Central Michigan |
2023 United Athletic Conference standings
Conference page| Team | Conf. | Overall | AP final |
|---|---|---|---|
 Austin Peay | 6–0 | 9–3 | |
| Central Arkansas | 5–2 | 7–4 | |
| Tarleton State | 4–2 | 8–3 | |
| Southern Utah | 4–2 | 6–5 | |
| Eastern Kentucky | 4–2 | 5–6 | |
| Abilene Christian | 3–3 | 5–6 | |
| North Alabama | 1–5 | 3–8 | |
 Utah Tech | 1–5 | 2–9 | |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0–7 | 3–8 |
Ordered by conference winning percentage, then conference wins. Division splits and tiebreakers aren’t applied.