In week 6, they set a program record by scoring 70 points in a 70–0 shutout win against Hilbert College.

The early portion of the 2023 season saw Lincoln play its first in-state game,[7] taking on a Big Sky program for a second time in its history when facing Cal Poly.

Led by upperclassmen including former Ohio State defensive back Amir Riep, former UTEP quarterback T.J. Goodwin, and former North Dakota running back Otis Weah,[8][9] the Oaklanders briefly held a first-half lead before the Mustangs rallied to ultimately win 41–20.

In the offseason of 2023, following the departure of the nearby Oakland Raiders, columnist Omar-Rashon Borja of Redshirt Sports opined that RingCentral Coliseum ought to be repurposed into a facility to host Lincoln games.

School officials pushed back against allegations of neglect or fraud by some former players, stating that the problems surrounding the program were due to a lack of resources.