Quick Info
| Profession | College football head coach |
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| Nationality | American |
Latest News about Willie Fritz
21/10/2026
Fritz was named to the Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Watch List for the second consecutive season. The honor came as Houston started 6-1 and climbed into the national Top 15 for the first time since 2016.
13/10/2026
Willie Fritz advanced to the 2026 Dodd Trophy Midseason Watch List, announced by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc. He had already been on the preseason watch list, which recognized his work after Houston's 10-win 2025 season and Texas Bowl victory.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Willie Fritz is an American college football head coach known for rebuilding programs at several levels, including Central Missouri, Sam Houston State, Georgia Southern, Tulane and Houston. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's | Pittsburg State University (1983) |
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Family
| Spouse | Susan |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Led Tulane to a 12-2 season in 2022, described as the largest single-season turnaround in FBS history after a 2-10 prior season | |
| 2. Received the Dodd Trophy and the George Munger College Coach of the Year Award for the 2022 season | |
| 3. Reached 200 career wins as a head coach in 2017 | |
| 4. Was the second-winningest coach in Tulane history | |
| 5. Was named the 16th head coach in University of Houston football history in December 2023 | |
| 6. Was a 2022 Bear Bryant Award finalist |
