The 2023 Northwest Missouri State University football schedule will feature five home games at Bearcat Stadium.
 
The five-game home schedule will include a Thursday night matchup on Sept. 7 against Emporia State, a Family Weekend affair with Lincoln on Sept. 23, an Oct. 7 tilt with Central Oklahoma, a Homecoming contest against Pittsburg State on Oct. 21 and a Senior Day assignment on Nov. 11 against Nebraska-Kearney.
 
In 2023, the Bearcats will return 15 starters including nine on offense and six on defense.
 
Head coach Rich Wright has produced a mark of 52-13 in his previous five seasons roaming the Bearcat sideline. His .800 winning percentage ranks fourth among NCAA Div. II coaches with a minimum of five years' head coaching experience. Wright has guided Northwest to a record of 46-8 in conference play and has claimed three MIAA regular season championships.
 
Northwest has produced a winning season in 27 consecutive seasons – the longest active streak among NCAA Div. II programs. Northwest has also reached the playoffs in 18 straight seasons, which is not only the longest active streak, but an NCAA Div. II record.
 
Season ticket information for the 2023 season will be released at a later date.
 
2023 Northwest Missouri State Football Schedule
Date                      Opponent                                                                Time
Thurs., Aug. 31      at Missouri Southern*                                            7 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 7      Emporia State*                                                      7 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 16         at Fort Hays State*                                                 7 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 23        Lincoln (Family Weekend)                                     1:30 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 30         at Central Missouri*                                               1 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 7            Central Oklahoma*                                                1:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 14          at Missouri Western*                                             1 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 21          Pittsburg State* (Homecoming)                           2 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 28          at Washburn*                                                         1 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 4            at Northeastern State*                                          TBD
Sat., Nov. 11         Nebraska-Kearney* (Senior Day/Ag Day)            1:30 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 18          NCAA Div. II Playoffs – First Round                        TBD
Sat., Nov. 25          NCAA Div. II Playoffs – Second Round                    TBD
Sat., Dec. 2            NCAA Div. II Playoffs – Quarterfinal                       TBD
Sat., Dec. 9            NCAA Div. II Playoffs – Semifinal                           TBD
Sat., Dec. 16          NCAA Div. II Playoffs – National Championship     TBD
 
Home games in Bold at Bearcat Stadium
*- indicates MIAA contest