| 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 an American former college 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 head coaching record of 78–117.