2023 McNeese Cowboys football team

The 2023 McNeese Cowboys football team represented McNeese State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by second-year head coach Gary Goff, the Cowboys played home games at Cowboy Stadium in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll on July 24, 2023. The Cowboys were picked to finish third in the conference.

Preseason All–Southland Teams
The Southland Conference announced the 2023 preseason all-conference football team selections on July 21, 2023. McNeese had a total of 4 players selected.

Offense

1st Team
 * Garrison Smith – placekicker, SO

2nd Team
 * Cole LeClair – offensive lineman, JR

Defense

2nd Team
 * Welland Williams – defensive lineman, RS-SO
 * Javon Davis – defensive back, SO

Postseason All–Southland Teams
The Southland Conference announced the 2023 all-conference football team selections on November 22, 2023. Three McNeese players were selected.

Offense

2nd Team
 * Jon McCall – wide receiver, R-SO
 * Cole LeClair – offensive line, JR

Defense

1st Team
 * Micah Davey – linebacker, R-SO