The 2013 Elon Phoenix football team represented Elon University in the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

They were led by third-year head coach Jason Swepson and played their home games at Rhodes Stadium.

This was their final season as a member of the SoCon as they joined the Colonial Athletic Association in 2014.

[1] The Elon Phoenix began the season with four players named to the preseason All-Southern Conference teams: Linebacker Jonathan Spain was joined by second-team selections Clay Johnson for offensive line, Kierre Brown as a wide receiver, and defensive back Chandler Wrightenberry.

[3] In May 2013, the school announced that the program will be leaving the Southern Conference to join the Colonial Athletic Association in 2014 as an all-sports member.