A week after finding out previous head coach Eric Morris is headed to Oklahoma State, North Texas has found its next head coach.
The Mean Green officially named Neal Brown as their next HC.
“We are thrilled to welcome Neal Brown as our next head football coach,” UNT athletic director Jared Mosley said. “Neal is a proven leader who builds programs with integrity, vision and an unwavering commitment to developing student-athletes on and off the field. His history of elevating rosters, developing talent and producing results in highly competitive leagues makes him an ideal fit for North Texas. We are confident that his leadership will position the Mean Green for sustained success, and we look forward to the impact he and his family will have on our program and our community for years to come.”
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Here’s more about Brown’s resume:
Neal Brown’s Background
Brown has 10 years of FBS head coaching experience over his time at Troy and West Virginia. He’s 5-1 as the head coach in bowl games with three 10-plus win seasons.
He was also the Sun Belt Coach of the Year in 2017.
“I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to partner with Jared in leading North Texas Football!” Brown said. “Several key criteria drove my analysis of opportunities this cycle – alignment, relationships, resources, opportunity, and community. Jared and his team presented a clear vision of why North Texas and Denton check all those boxes and then some. Football in Texas is special and my family and I can’t wait to pour everything we have into the North Texas campus and Denton. Most importantly, our program will always be a player-driven program, and I look forward to getting to know this team and building our roster for the future! For now, let’s all get behind the Mean Green as they prepare to win an American Conference Championship.”
Previously, Brown was the offensive coordinator for Kentucky (2013-14), Texas Tech (2010-12), and Troy (2008-09). He also coached inside wide receivers at Troy from 2006-07.
He was also an assistant at UMass (2003), Sacred Heart (2004), and Delaware (2005). He played wide receiver at Kentucky (1998-2000) and UMass (2001-02).
Neal Brown’s Contract
The details of Brown’s contract have not yet been widely publicized.
UNT head coach Eric Morris received $1.4 million in total pay in 2025, according to USA Today.
Neal Brown’s Record
Neal Brown is 72-51 overall during his time as an FBS head coach.
He went 35-16 at Troy from 2015-18 and 37-35 at West Virginia from 2019-24.
