Eric Morris led North Texas to an American Conference Championship appearance and nearly a College Football Playoff berth. That was enough for him to earn consideration for Power Four coaching vacancies.
Morris is now at Oklahoma State, and Neal Brown has taken over at UNT. But some believe Brown can keep the Mean Green competitive in the American.
Here’s more about Brown and his resume:
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What’s North Texas Head Coach Neal Brown’s Salary?
Brown will reportedly make just over $1.1 million in 2026, the first of a five-year deal he agreed to. But his pay will increase over time. Former UNT head coach Eric Morris made $1.4 million in 2025, according to USA Today.
Neal Brown’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2026-present | North Texas | HC |
| 2025 | Texas | Asst. To The HC |
| 2019-24 | West Virginia | HC |
| 2015-18 | Troy | HC |
| 2013-14 | Kentucky | OC |
| 2010-12 | Texas Tech | OC/QBs |
| 2008-09 | Troy | OC/QBs |
| 2006-07 | Troy | WRs |
| 2005 | Delaware | WRs |
| 2004 | Sacred Heart | QBs/WRs |
| 2003 | UMass | TEs/OL |
What’s North Texas Head Coach Neal Brown’s Record?
Brown is 72-51 in the FBS as a head coach going into 2026. Troy went 35-16 and West Virginia was 37-35 with him as their head coach. He’s 5-1 in bowl games.
How Old Is North Texas Head Coach Neal Brown?
Brown is 46 years old.
North Texas Head Coach Neal Brown’s Background
Brown has 10 years of FBS head coaching experience. He was the Sun Belt Coach of the Year in 2017, a season in which Troy won the league title.
Brown’s time at Troy was particularly impressive. He went 31-8 from 2016-18, giving him a .794 winning percentage, which was the third-best in the FBS behind only Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney. He was also one of just six coaches to win 10-plus games during all three of those years.
Brown has worked with seven NFL Draft picks and 24 total NFL players as a head coach. During his time at WVU, he coached players who totaled 51 All-American honors. Arguably his best season at WVU was 2023 when the Mountaineers went 9-4 and won the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.
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).
