| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 8, 1958 |
| Playing career | |
| 1976–1979 | Akron |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1982–1983 | Akron (GA) |
| 1984–1985 | Akron (backfield) |
| 1986–1989 | Toledo (off. backs) |
| 1990 | Wisconsin (RB) |
| 1991 | Wisconsin (TE) |
| 1992–1994 | Wisconsin (compliance) |
| 1995–2003 | Akron (OC/RB) |
| 2004–2022 | Wayne State (MI) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 94–105 |
| Tournaments | 4–1 (NCAA D-II playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 GLIAC South Division (2010) | |
| Awards | |
| AFCA NCAA Division II COY (2011) 3× GLIAC Coach of the Year (2006, 2008, 2019) | |
Paul Winters (born October 3, 1958) is an American college football coach and former player. He was the head football coach at Wayne State University from 2004 until 2022.[1] Winters played college football at the University of Akron as a running back from 1976 to 1979.[1]