2023 San Antonio Brahmas season

The 2023 San Antonio Brahmas season was the first season for the San Antonio Brahmas as a professional American football franchise. They are members of the XFL, one of eight teams to compete in the league for the 2023 season.[1] The Brahmas played their home games at the Alamodome and were led by head coach Hines Ward.[2]

2023 San Antonio Brahmas season
OwnerAlpha Acquico, LLC
General managerWill Lewis
(Director Player Personnel)
Head coachHines Ward
Home fieldAlamodome
Results
Record3–7
Division place3rd XFL South
Playoff finishDid not qualify

Roster

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2023 San Antonio Brahmas roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams

Reserve

Rookies in italics
51 active, 11 reserve

Schedule

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All times Central

Week Day Date Kickoff TV Opponent Results Location Attendance
Score Record
1 Sunday February 19 2:00 p.m. ABC St. Louis BattleHawks 15–18 0–1 Alamodome 24,245
2 Sunday February 26 3:00 p.m. ESPN at Orlando Guardians 30–12 1–1 Camping World Stadium 12,011
3 Sunday March 5 7:00 p.m. ESPN2 at Houston Roughnecks 13–22 1–2 TDECU Stadium 11,309
4 Saturday March 11 9:00 p.m. FX at Seattle Sea Dragons 6–15 1–3 Lumen Field 15,103
5 Sunday March 19 8:00 p.m. ESPN2 Arlington Renegades 10–12 1–4 Alamodome 13,274
6 Sunday March 26 2:00 p.m. ABC at Arlington Renegades 15–9 2–4 Choctaw Stadium 12,368
7 Saturday April 1 2:00 p.m. ESPN2 at Vegas Vipers 12–26 2–5 Cashman Field 6,041
8 Sunday April 9 2:00 p.m. ABC Houston Roughnecks 15–17 (OT) 2–6 Alamodome 12,243
9 Saturday April 15 6:00 p.m. ESPN2 Orlando Guardians 25–23 3–6 Alamodome 13,023
10 Saturday April 22 2:00 p.m. ABC DC Defenders 28–29 3–7 Alamodome 12,129

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Game summaries

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Week 1: vs. St. Louis Battlehawks

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Week 1: St. Louis Battlehawks at San Antonio Brahmas – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Battlehawks 0 3 01518
Brahmas 3 0 3915

at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

  • Date: February 19
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 24,245
  • Referee: Reggie Smith
  • TV announcers (ABC): Matt Barrie, Joey Galloway, Eric Mac Lain and Tiffany Blackmon
  • [1]
Game information

Week 2: at Orlando Guardians

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Week 2: San Antonio Brahmas at Orlando Guardians – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Brahmas 6 7 14330
Guardians 6 0 0612

at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida

Game information

Week 3: at Houston Roughnecks

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Week 3: San Antonio Brahmas at Houston Roughnecks – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Brahmas 7 0 6013
Roughnecks 8 14 0022

at TDECU Stadium, Houston, Texas

  • Date: March 5
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 11,309
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Tom Hart, Greg McElroy, and Cole Cubelic
  • [3]
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Week 4: at Seattle Sea Dragons

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Week 4: San Antonio Brahmas at Seattle Sea Dragons – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Brahmas 3 3 006
Sea Dragons 0 6 3615

at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

  • Date: March 11
  • Game time: 9:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 45 °F (7 °C)
  • Game attendance: 15,103
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (FX): Lowell Galindo, Sam Acho, and Taylor McGregor
  • [4]
Game information

Week 5: vs. Arlington Renegades

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Week 5: Arlington Renegades at San Antonio Brahmas – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Renegades 3 3 6012
Brahmas 7 3 0010

at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

  • Date: March 19
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 13,274
  • Referee: Jeff Heaser
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Tom Hart, Cole Cubelic, and Katie George
  • [5]
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Week 6: at Arlington Renegades

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Week 6: San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Brahmas 3 6 0615
Renegades 0 0 909

at Choctaw Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Game information

Week 7: at Vegas Vipers

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Week 7: San Antonio Brahmas at Vegas Vipers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Brahmas 6 6 0012
Vipers 8 11 7026

at Cashman Field, Las Vegas, Nevada

Game information

Week 8: vs. Houston Roughnecks

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Week 8: Houston Roughnecks at San Antonio Brahmas – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Roughnecks 6 3 60217
Brahmas 3 3 09015

at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

Game information

Week 9: vs. Orlando Guardians

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Week 9: Orlando Guardians at San Antonio Brahmas – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Guardians 8 6 0923
Brahmas 0 10 9625

at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

  • Date: April 15
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 95 °F (35 °C)
  • Game attendance: 13,023
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Lowell Galindo, Sam Acho, and Ian Fitzsimmons
  • [9]
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Week 10: vs. DC Defenders

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Week 10: DC Defenders at San Antonio Brahmas – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Defenders 11 8 3729
Brahmas 3 8 9828

at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

Game information

Standings

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North Division[5]
Team W L PCT GB TD+/- TD+ TD- DIV PF PA DIFF STK
(y) DC Defenders 9 1 .900 0 -2 33 35 6–0 298 240 58 W3
(x) Seattle Sea Dragons 7 3 .700 2 +10 30 20 3–3 243 177 66 W2
(e) St. Louis Battlehawks 7 3 .700 2 +9 32 23 3–3 249 202 47 W1
(e) Vegas Vipers 2 8 .200 7 0 28 28 0–6 184 252 -68 L3
South Division[5]
Team W L PCT GB TD+/- TD+ TD- DIV PF PA DIFF STK
(y) Houston Roughnecks 7 3 .700 0 +4 30 26 6–0 247 182 65 W3
(x) Arlington Renegades 4 6 .400 3 -8 15 23 3–3 146 194 -48 L2
(e) San Antonio Brahmas 3 7 .300 4 -8 16 24 3–3 169 183 -14 L1
(e) Orlando Guardians 1 9 .100 6 -5 32 37 0–6 204 310 -106 L3
(x)–clinched playoff berth; (y)–clinched division; (e)–eliminated from playoff contention


Staff

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San Antonio Brahmas Staff
Front office
  • Director of team operations – Jose Jefferson
  • Director of player personnel – Will Lewis
Head coach
Offensive coaches
 
Defensive coaches
Team operations
  • Equipment Manager – Cortez Robinson
  • Video Manager – Chris Miller
  • Athletic Trainer – Robert Roche

*Jaime Elizondo no longer Offensive Coordinator after Week 4, Jimmie Johnson took over duties while Elizondo became the Wide Receiver's Coach

References

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  1. ^ "XFL unveils San Antonio Brahmas identity, logo ahead of 2023 season". San Antonio Express-News. October 21, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "XFL announces new name for San Antonio franchise set for 2023 reboot". WOAI-TV. October 31, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "San Antonio Brahmas release game schedule". KENS. January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  4. ^ Romero, Gabriel (January 5, 2023). "XFL announces San Antonio Brahmas schedule, sets ticket sale dates". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "XFL Standings". XFL.com. February 19, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.