Joe Moorhead (born November 2, 1973) is an American college football coach and former player. He is the head football coach for the University of Akron, a position he has held since 2022. Moorhead served as the head football coach at Fordham University from 2012 to 2015 and Mississippi State University from 2018 to 2019.

Joe Moorhead, an inspirational leader of student-athletes and one of the most ingenious offensive minds in football, is in his second season leading The University of Akron football program after being named head coach on Dec. 4, 2021.

6 days ago · One of the more interesting names mentioned has been Joe Moorhead, who is currently the head coach of the Akron Zips. Moorhead has been the head man at Akron since 2022 and has had a...

Dec 15, 2021 · Joe Moorhead was an assistant from 2004-2008, including serving as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2006-2008. Moorhead has an extensive coaching career, beginning with four seasons as the head coach at Fordham, compiling a 38-13 record from 2012-15.

4 days ago · Joe Moorhead, the head coach for Akron Zips, has a notable contract encompassing both a base salary and several incentives. Below, we explore the breakdown of his annual earnings and additional benefits included in his contract.

Feb 13, 2023 · Akron has agreed to a contract extension with head football coach Joe Moorhead, sources told ESPN. The extension delivers an extra year to his contract through 2027. It also includes a retention...

Aug 31, 2023 · The coach is Joe Moorhead. His last stop was as Oregon’s offensive coordinator, where he had one of those million-dollar jobs. But he came to Akron before the 2022 season.

Nov 27, 2024 · The Akron Zips rallied around Joe Moorhead less than a week after his father, Merv, died at age 82, dedicating their 21-14 upset win over Toledo on a cold Tuesday night to the late dad of a football coach the university would be fortunate to have back for another season.

Feb 13, 2023 · After one season, Akron is reportedly extending head coach Joe Moorhead. Pete Thamel initially shared the news, adding that the extension adds an extra year to his deal, extending him through 2027. The report shares that Moorhead fielded interest for Power 5 jobs and from one NFL team as well.

Mar 9, 2024 · Moorhead had originally signed a five-year $2.5 million contract following the 2021 season, guaranteeing the Akron head coach $500,000 annually. But the established head coach was recently extended. It is reported that Moorhead …