Dan McCarney compiled a 69–115 career record as head coach at Iowa State (1995–2006), North Texas (2011–2015). McCarney was mentored by Hayden Fry and Barry Alvarez and Jim Leavitt and Urban Meyer. The McCarney coaching tree has produced 4 head coaches, including Jay Norvell, Ryan Walters, Paul Rhoads, Chris Ash.

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Dan McCarney

69–115 (37.5%)

4

Head Coaches Produced

0

National Titles Won

89–146

Combined Record

37.9%

Win Percentage

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Mentors

Hayden Fry

DL · Iowa · 1986–1994

234–157

Barry Alvarez

Asst. · Wisconsin · 1990–1994

120–74

Jim Leavitt

Asst. · South Florida · 2007–2007

96–59

Urban Meyer

DL · Florida · 2008–2010

187–33

Head Coaches Developed

Jay Norvell

QBs · Iowa State · 1995–1997

40–56

Ryan Walters

CB · North Texas · 2013–2013

5–17

Paul Rhoads

DC · Iowa State · 1995–1999

35–34

Chris Ash

Asst. · Iowa State · 2000–2006

9–39

Head Coaching Career

School	Years	W	L	Pct	Titles
Iowa State	1995–2006	37	85	30.3%	—
North Texas	2011–2015	32	30	51.6%	—
Career Total		69	115	37.5%	—