Hayden Fry compiled a 234–157 career record as head coach at SMU (1962–1972), North Texas (1973–1978), Iowa (1979–1998). The Fry coaching tree has produced 9 head coaches, including Jay Norvell, Barry Alvarez, Dan McCarney, Bret Bielema, Bill Snyder and 4 others.
Follow the mentors and disciples behind college football's biggest dynasties.
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Jay Norvell
GA · Iowa · 1986–1987
40–56
Barry Alvarez
DC · Iowa · 1987–1989
120–74
Dan McCarney
DL · Iowa · 1986–1994
69–115
Bret Bielema
Asst. · Iowa · 1994–1998
134–84
Bill Snyder
assistant · North Texas · 1976–1978
215–117
Mark Stoops
GA · Iowa · 1990–1991
72–80
Bo Pelini
GA · Iowa · 1991–1991
66–27
Jim Leavitt
intern · Iowa · 1988–1989
96–59
Kirk Ferentz
OL · Iowa · 1981–1989
213–128
| School | Years | W | L | Pct | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SMU | 1962–1972 | 49 | 45 | 52.1% | — |
| North Texas | 1973–1978 | 42 | 23 | 64.6% | — |
| Iowa | 1979–1998 | 143 | 89 | 61.6% | — |
| Career Total | 234 | 157 | 59.8% | — |