The Wartburg football team finished the 2023 season with a 13-1 overall record and an American Rivers Conference record of 8-0. Hunter Clasen led the team with 1,654 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns, while Nile McLaughlin threw for 3,477 yards and 38 TDs.

By the Numbers
  • Wartburg set the record for pass attempts (466) and completions (286)
  • Individual records: Clasen set records for rushing yards (1,646) and TDs (24), McLaughlin set passing records, and Parker Rochford tied the INT record (8)
  • Most consecutive games won: 13
  • School-record 33 named Academic All-Conference, eight named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District, four named AP All-Americans, and six named D3football.com All-Americans
State of Play
  • Wartburg finished the season with an impressive 13-1 record
  • Key players set numerous individual and team records
  • Head coach Chris Winter earned conference coach of the year and AFCA Regional Coach of the Year honors
What's Next

Following their successful season, the team looks to build on its achievements and maintain high performance in the upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

The Wartburg football team's exceptional performance in the 2023 season, marked by numerous records and accolades, sets a high standard for future seasons and solidifies their position as a formidable force in college football.