The Lions were led by first-year head coach Clint Dolezel and played home games at the Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas.

[1] The Southland Conference announced the 2023 preseason all-conference football team selections on July 21, 2023.

Texas A&M–Commerce's Max Epps was recognized on September 25 as National defensive player of the week.

Levi Drake Rodriguez was named to the 2023 All-Texas Non-FBS Defense team.

The Southland Conference announced the 2023 all-conference football team selections on November 22, 2023.