Akron had won eight games in three seasons going into 2025. But after improving to 5-7 overall and 4-4 in MAC play, they hope to get better this season with head coach Joe Moorhead going into his fifth year leading the program.
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What’s Akron Head Coach Joe Moorhead’s Salary?
Joe Moorhead made $620,000 in total pay in 2025, according to USA Today.
Joe Moorhead’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2022-present | Akron | HC |
| 2020-21 | Oregon | OC/QBs |
| 2018-19 | Mississippi State | HC |
| 2016-17 | Penn State | OC/QBs |
| 2012-15 | Fordham | HC |
| 2011 | UConn | QBs |
| 2009-10 | UConn | OC/QBs |
| 2006-08 | Akron | OC/QBs |
| 2005 | Akron | AHC/WRs |
| 2004 | Akron | WRs/ST |
| 2003 | Georgetown | OC/QBs |
| 2001-02 | Georgetown | QBs |
| 2000 | Georgetown | RBs |
| 1998-99 | Pitt | GA |
What’s Akron Head Coach Joe Moorhead’s Record?
Moorhead is 27-47 in the FBS as a head coach. He’s gone 13-35 in the past four years at Akron. He was 14-12 in two seasons at Mississippi State.
How Old Is Akron Head Coach Joe Moorhead?
Moorhead is 52 years old.
Akron Head Coach Joe Moorhead’s Background
Before returning to Akron, Moorhead was a successful offensive coach.
He’s helped five different teams win conference championships during his career. He’s also worked with star players like NFL running back Saquon Barkley.
Moorhead’s been a head coach at multiple schools, including Mississippi State (2018-19) and Fordham (2012-15).
Before his current job, he was an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Oregon for two years. He’s also been an OC and QBs coach at Penn State (2016-17), UConn (2009-10), Akron (2006-08), and Georgetown (2003). He coached at those schools in other roles as well.
He began his coaching career at Pitt as a graduate assistant in 1998.
