2023 Vegas Vipers season explained

Team:Vegas Vipers
Year:2023
Record:2–8
Previous:2020
No Nextseason:true
Division Place:4th XFL North
Coach:Rod Woodson
General Manager:Rod Woodson
Owner:Alpha Acquico, LLC
Stadium:Cashman Field
Playoffs:Did not qualify

The 2023 Vegas Vipers season was the second season for the Vegas Vipers as a professional American football franchise. They played as charter members of the XFL, one of eight teams to compete in the league for the 2023 season. The Vipers played their home games at the Cashman Field and were led by head coach Rod Woodson.[1]

The franchise relocated from Tampa, Florida to Las Vegas, Nevada prior to the season, changing the team's name from Tampa Bay Vipers to Vegas Vipers..[2] [3]

On January 1, 2024, it was announced that the 2023 season was the last season for the Vipers.[4] [5]

Schedule

All times Pacific

WeekDayDateKickoffTVOpponentResultsLocationAttendance
ScoreRecord
1SaturdayFebruary 1812:00 p.m.ABCat Arlington Renegades20–220–1Choctaw Stadium12,047
2SaturdayFebruary 254:00 p.m.FXDC Defenders6–180–2Cashman Field6,023
3SaturdayMarch 44:00 p.m.FXSeattle Sea Dragons26–300–3Cashman Field6,037
4SundayMarch 124:00 p.m.ESPN2at DC Defenders18–320–4Audi Field11,521
5SaturdayMarch 187:00 p.m.FXOrlando Guardians35–321–4Cashman Field6,008
6SaturdayMarch 254:00 p.m.FXSt. Louis BattleHawks6–291–5Cashman Field6,033
7SaturdayApril 112:00 p.m.ESPN2San Antonio Brahmas26–122–5Cashman Field6,041
8SaturdayApril 810:00 a.m.ESPNat St. Louis BattleHawks17–21 2–6The Dome at America's Center35,167
9SaturdayApril 159:30 a.m.ABCat Houston Roughnecks21–282–7TDECU Stadium10,967
10SundayApril 234:00 p.m.ESPN2at Seattle Sea Dragons9–282–8Lumen Field15,046
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Game summaries

Week 10: at Seattle Sea Dragons

Staff

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vegas Vipers of XFL to play home games at Cashman Field. KSNV. Matthew. Seeman. January 10, 2023. January 5, 2023.
  2. Web site: Las Vegas XFL team to be named Vipers. KVVU-TV. January 10, 2023. October 31, 2022.
  3. Web site: XFL debuts brand-new team Las Vegas Vipers ahead of 2023 season kickoff. KTNV-TV. January 10, 2023. October 31, 2022.
  4. Web site: Vegas Vipers are no more following merger of XFL, USFL. Rachel. Zalucki. KTNV-TV. January 1, 2024. January 1, 2024.
  5. Web site: Las Vegas loses football franchise as new league is formed. Evan. Schreiber. KSNV. January 1, 2024. January 1, 2024.
  6. Web site: XFL's Vegas Vipers get home, schedule for 2023 season. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Adam. Hill. January 10, 2023. January 5, 2023.
  7. Web site: Kevin. Seifert. Vipers-Renegades to kick off XFL's 2023 season on Feb. 18. ESPN. January 10, 2023. January 5, 2023.
  8. Web site: Duran . Gavin . Las Vegas Vipers Relieve Duane Taylor Of Offensive Coordinating Duties . 2023-03-10 . xflnewshub.com . en-us.
  9. Web site: Vegas Vipers Hire Mike Newton As Assistant Coach, Make 3 Other Roster Moves. xflnewshub.com.