 Colby Carthel, who had played linebacker for the Angelo State Rams from 1996 to 1999, was named the A&M–Commerce head coach in January 2013, following the resignation of Morriss in November 2012.During the 2013 season, the team upset NCAA Division I FCS team Houston Baptist, 55–21.In December 2013, three Lions football players were named to the All-Super Region Four team