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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 28, 1938 Upper Sandusky, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 1986 (aged 48) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1959 | Bowling Green |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, safety |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1960 | Crestline HS (OH) |
| 1961 | Bowling Green (GA) |
| 1962 | Cornell (assistant) |
| 1963–1966 | Miami (OH) (assistant) |
| 1967–1968 | Kansas (assistant) |
| 1969–1970 | Ohio State (assistant) |
| 1971–1977 | Ball State |
| 1978–1985 | Wisconsin |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 92–67–6 (college) 8–1 (high school) |
| Bowls | 1–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 MAC (1976) | |
| Awards | |
| MAC Coach of the Year (1975) | |
Dave McClain (January 28, 1938 – April 28, 1986) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Ball State University from 1971 to 1977 and at Wisconsin from 1978 to 1985, compiling a career college football record of 92–67–6.