| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 28, 1953 Iowa City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1972–1974 | Iowa |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1977–1978 | Iowa (GA) |
| 1979–1989 | Iowa (DL) |
| 1990–1994 | Wisconsin (DC/DL) |
| 1995–2006 | Iowa State |
| 2007 | South Florida (AHC/DL) |
| 2008–2010 | Florida (AHC/DL) |
| 2011–2015 | North Texas |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 78–117 |
| Bowls | 3–3 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 Big 12 North Division (2004) | |
Patrick Daniel McCarney (born July 28, 1953) is a former American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Iowa State University from 1995 to 2006 and the University of North Texas from 2011 to 2015, compiling a career college football coaching record of 78–117.