| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 21, 1958 Decatur, Illinois, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1976–1977 | San Diego Mesa |
| 1978–1980 | Colorado State |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1982–1983 | San Diego Mesa (OCQB/WR) |
| 1984–1985 | Ferris State (OC/QB/RB) |
| 1986 | San Diego State (TE/RC) |
| 1987–1988 | New Mexico (QB) |
| 1989 | New Mexico (OC/QB) |
| 1990–1992 | San Diego State (QB) |
| 1993–1996 | Colorado State (QB) |
| 1997–2000 | Colorado State (OC) |
| 2001–2002 | Buffalo Bills (RB) |
| 2003–2005 | St. Louis Rams (OC/QB) |
| 2006–2007 | Buffalo Bills (OC) |
| 2008–2011 | Colorado State |
| 2012 | San Diego Chargers (OA) |
| 2013–2015 | Virginia (OC/QB) |
| 2017 | The Spring League |
| 2020–present | Alphas |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 16–33 |
| Bowls | 1–0 |
Stephen Thomas Fairchild (born June 21, 1958) is an American football coach and former player who is the head coach of the Alphas of The Spring League. He served as head football coach at Colorado State University from 2008 to 2011, compiling a record of 16–33.