2023 American Rivers Conference football season

The 2023 American Rivers Conference football season was the season of college football played by the nine member schools of the American Rivers Conference (ARC) as part of the 2023 NCAA Division III football season.

The 2023 Wartburg Knights football team compiled a 13–1 record (8–0 in conference games), won the ARC championship, and made it to the NCAA Division III semifinal where they lost to North Central (IL) 34–27.

In their third year under head coach Chris Winter, the team compiled a 13–1 record (8–0 against ARC opponents), won the ARC championship, and made it to the NCAA Division III semifinal where they lost to North Central (IL) 34–27.

In their 8th year under head coach Tyler Staker, the team compiled a 9–2 record (7–1 against ARC opponents), finished second in the ARC, and made it to the NCAA Division III first round where they lost to Aurora 7–20.

In their first year under head coach Reed Hoskins, the team compiled a 3–7 record (2–6 against ARC opponents) and finished tied for sixth in the ARC.

Buena Vista defenders tackle a Dubuque player during their 2023 game.