Barry Alvarez compiled a 120–74 career record as head coach at Wisconsin (1990–2005), Wisconsin (2012–2012). Alvarez was mentored by Lou Holtz and Hayden Fry. The Alvarez coaching tree has produced 8 head coaches, including Jay Norvell, Dan McCarney, Bret Bielema, Paul Chryst, Lance Leipold and 3 others.
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Jay Norvell
OL · Wisconsin · 1990–1994
40–56
Dan McCarney
Asst. · Wisconsin · 1990–1994
69–115
Bret Bielema
DC · Wisconsin · 2004–2005
134–84
Paul Chryst
Asst. · Wisconsin · 2002–2005
86–45
Lance Leipold
Asst. · Wisconsin · 1991–1993
64–68
Chris Ash
DBs · Wisconsin · 2012–2012
9–39
Jason Eck
Asst. · Wisconsin · 1999–2001
9–3
Rob Ianello
Asst. · Wisconsin · 1990–2004
2–22
| School | Years | W | L | Pct | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 1990–2005 | 119 | 74 | 61.7% | — |
| Wisconsin | 2012–2012 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | — |
| Career Total | 120 | 74 | 61.9% | — |
LBs · Notre Dame · 1987–1989
DC · Iowa · 1987–1989