The 2013 McNeese State Cowboys football team represented McNeese State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

Led by eighth-year head coach Matt Viator, the Cowboys compiled an overall record of 10–3 with a mark of 6–1 in conference play, placing second in the Southland.

The team played home games at Cowboy Stadium in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

[1][2] McNeese State received $400,000 to play the upper division (FBS) South Florida Bulls to open the 2013 season for both programs.

[3][4] The Cowboys spoiled Willie Taggart's debut as the Bulls' head coach, winning 53–21.