Since UMass moved up to the FBS, the Minutemen haven’t enjoyed a winning season. In fact, they haven’t won more than four games since 2012.
UMass head coach Don Brown is in his third year during his second tenure with the program. Though the team has been 4-20 over the past two seasons, he hopes he can lead the team back to the success he helped the Minutemen, who join the MAC in 2025, achieve at the FCS level.
Here’s more information about Brown.
What’s UMass Head Coach Don Brown’s Salary?
Don Brown signed a five-year deal when he was hired before the 2022 season. He made $816,000 in total pay in 2023, according to USA Today, and made $829,600 in 2022.
Don Brown’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2021-present | UMass | HC |
| 2021 | Arizona | DC |
| 2016-20 | Michigan | DC/LBs |
| 2013-15 | Boston College | DC/LBs |
| 2011-12 | UConn | DC/CBs |
| 2009-10 | Maryland | DC/CBs |
| 2004-08 | UMass | HC |
| 2000-03 | Northeastern | HC |
| 1998-99 | UMass | DC |
| 1996-97 | Brown | DC |
| 1993-95 | Plymouth State | HC |
| 1987-92 | Yale | DC |
| 1984-86 | Dartmouth | DC |
| 1983 | Mansfield University | DC |
| 1982 | Dartmouth | Assistant |
What’s UMass Head Coach Don Brown’s Record?
Don Brown is 4-20 in the FBS as a head coach. He also led UMass to a 43-19 record during his first stint as the team’s head coach when the Minutemen were a member of the FCS.
How Old Is UMass Head Coach Don Brown?
Don Brown is 68 years old.
UMass Head Coach Don Brown’s Background
Brown is going into his third season in his second stint as UMass’ head coach in 2024.
Brown was also UMass’ head coach from 2004-08. The Minutemen were 43-19 during that time, which was the winningest five-year stretch in program history. They won two conference championships and made two appearances in the FCS playoffs.
Before 2022, Brown was a defensive coordinator at several other FBS programs including Arizona (2021), Michigan (2016-20), Boston College (2013-15), UConn (2011-12), and Maryland (2009-10). He’s been a Broyles Award nominee or finalist seven times.
Before his first stint as UMass’ head coach, he was also the head coach at Northeastern from 2000-03 and at Plymouth State from 1993-95. He was a defensive coordinator at UMass (1998-99), Brown (1996-97), Yale (1987-92), Dartmouth (1984-86), and Mansfield University (1983).
