Larry Fedora

Larry Fedora is an accomplished football coach with over two decades of experience, known for his offensive strategies and leadership across collegiate and professional teams. After contributing to the 1981 NAIA championship team at Austin College as a wide receiver, Larry Fedora went on to earn academic All-America honors in 1983 and honorable mention All-America in 1983 and 1984. Fedora launched his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Austin College in 1986, followed by a four-year stint as an assistant coach at Garland High School from 1987 to 1990. His collegiate coaching career commenced in 1991 at Baylor, where he coached tight ends, wide receivers, and running backs until 1996.

From 2012 to 2018, Fedora was the head coach at North Carolina, notching 45 wins. His 2015 season was particularly notable, leading the Tar Heels to an 11-1 regular season, their first ACC Championship Game appearance, and a school-record 11 consecutive wins. In recognition of his leadership, he was named the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the prestigious Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year Award in 2015. Under his leadership, North Carolina’s offense consistently set school records for points and total yards.

After his successful seven-year tenure at UNC, Fedora served as an analyst at Texas in 2019. He returned to Baylor in 2020 as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, further solidifying his reputation for developing potent offenses. In 2022, Fedora made a significant move to professional football, serving as the Head Coach and General Manager for the New Orleans Breakers of the USFL, where he achieved a 6-4 record. With over two decades of experience, Larry Fedora continues to be recognized for his dynamic offensive strategies and proven leadership across collegiate and professional football.