David Archer (American football coach)

David John Archer (born November 5, 1982) is an American football coach and former player. He is the head coach of Cornell Big Red football team. He became the head coach in January 2013. Archer was a three-year starter for the Big Red before graduating in 2005. He spent six years as an assistant coach at his alma mater. He was also an assistant coach at Fairleigh Dickinson–Florham in 2006. Archer has never had a winning season as head coach. In ten years, he has had 8 losing seasons, one break-even season, and zero winning seasons. The 2020 season was cancelled due to the Covid 19 pandemic. His contract is under consideration as of fall 2023.

David Archer
Archer in 2019
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamCornell
ConferenceIvy League
Record29–67
Biographical details
Born (1982-11-05) November 5, 1982
Playing career
2001–2004Cornell
Position(s)Offensive lineman
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2006Fairleigh Dickinson–Florham (assistant)
2007–2012Cornell (assistant)
2013–presentCornell
Head coaching record
Overall29–67

In 2015 Archer was the youngest head college football coach in the country.[1]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Cornell Big Red (Ivy League) (2013–present)
2013 Cornell 3–72–57th
2014 Cornell 1–91–67th
2015 Cornell 1–91–6T–7th
2016 Cornell 4–62–5T–6th
2017 Cornell 3–73–4T–5th
2018 Cornell 3–72–57th
2019 Cornell 4–63–4T–4th
2020 No team
2021 Cornell 2–81–6T–6th
2022 Cornell 5–52–5T-6th
2023 Cornell 3–32–1
Cornell: 29–6719–47
Total:29–67

References

  1. "Tabor, Kansas Wesleyan take high hopes into NAIA playoffs". Wichita Eagle. November 20, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
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