The 2023 Houston Roughnecks season was the second season for the Houston Roughnecks as a professional

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franchise. They played as charter members of the

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, one of eight teams to compete in the league for the

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. The Roughnecks played their home games at the

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and were led by head coach Wade Phillips. Earning their first playoff berth and clinching first place in the South Division, the Roughnecks were eliminated by the Arlington Renegades in the South Division title game in the playoffs. This was the last season before the XFL merged with the

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to form United Football League (UFL). As part of the merger agreement leading up to the 2024 season, the XFL's Roughnecks would disband and the USFL's

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would take over the Roughnecks name.

Final Roster

Schedule

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Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Orlando Guardians

Week 2: vs. Arlington Renegades

Week 3: vs. San Antonio Brahmas

Week 4: at Orlando Guardians

Week 5: at Seattle Sea Dragons

Week 6: at DC Defenders

Week 7: vs. St. Louis BattleHawks

Week 8: at San Antonio Brahmas

Week 9: vs. Vegas Vipers

Week 10: at Arlington Renegades

Standings

Postseason

Schedule

Game summaries

XFL South Division Finals: vs. (2) Arlington Renegades

Staff

References

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