Longest-tenured (1995-2006) and winningest (56) coach in Iowa State football history
After taking over a winless program, McCarney led the Cyclones to five bowl games including the school’s first bowl win (beating Pitt in the 2000 Insight.com Bowl)
McCarney’s 2000 team tied the school record with nine wins
Named Big 12 Coach-of-the-Year in 2004 when Iowa State was co-champions of the North Division
Led Iowa State to its first Top-10 national ranking (No. 9) in 2002
As a 29-point underdog, the Cyclones defeated his alma mater (Iowa) by a 27-9 margin to break a 15-game losing streak to the Hawkeyes
McCarney’s star player was two-time Heisman Trophy finalist and two-time 2,000-yard rusher Troy Davis