Gene McDowell

Gene McDowell
Biographical details
Born(1939-07-04)July 4, 1939
DiedJanuary 26, 2021(2021-01-26) (aged 81)
Quincy, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
1960–1962Florida State
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1970–1973Kansas State (assistant)
1974–1975Florida State (DE)
1976–1984Florida State (LB)
1985–1997UCF
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1985–1992UCF
Head coaching record
Overall86–61
Tournaments1–1 (NCAA D-II playoffs)
2–2 (NCAA D-I-AA playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Eugene McDowell (July 4, 1939 – January 26, 2021) was an American college football coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at University of Central Florida (UCF) from 1985 to 1997, compiling a record of 86–61. McDowell was also the athletic director at UCF from 1985 to 1992.

McDowell died of leukemia on January 26, 2021, in Quincy, Florida.[1]

Head coaching record

Year Coach Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
UCF Knights (NCAA Division II independent) (1985–1989)
1985 UCF 4–7
1986 UCF 6–5
1987 UCF 9–4 L NCAA Division II Semifinal
1988 UCF 6–5
1989 UCF 7–3
UCF Knights (NCAA Division I-AA independent) (1990–1995)
1990 UCF 10–4 L NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal
1991 UCF 6–5
1992 UCF 6–4
1993 UCF 9–3 L NCAA Division I-AA First Round
1994 UCF 7–4
1995 UCF 6–5
UCF Golden Knights (NCAA Division I-A independent) (1996–1997)
1996 UCF 5–6
1997 UCF 5–6
UCF: 86–61
Total: 86–61

References

  1. ^ Romero, Iliana Limón (January 26, 2021). "Father of UCF football Gene McDowell dies at age 81". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. Retrieved June 15, 2021.


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