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Jeff Tedford - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

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Updated on January 07, 2026

Explore Jeff Tedford net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Head coach of the California Golden Bears football team from 2002 to 2012, who received praise for rescuing the program. He became offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2014. In this article, we will discover how old is Jeff Tedford? Who is Jeff Tedford dating now & how much money does Jeff Tedford have?

NameJeff Tedford
First NameJeff
Last NameTedford
OccupationFootball Coach
BirthdayNovember 2
Birth Year1961
Place of BirthLynwood
Home TownCalifornia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignScorpio
Full/Birth Name
ParentsBetty Tedford, Joe Tedford
SiblingsDennis Tedford
SpouseDonna Tedford
Children(s)Quinn Tedford, Taylor Tedford

Jeff Tedford Biography

Jeff Tedford is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on November 2, 1961 in Lynwood, California, United States. He coached quarterback Aaron Rodgers at California.

Tedford was born in Lynwood, California, the youngest of five children of Joe and Betty Tedford. Tedford’s parents divorced before he turned 10. His brother Dennis, 10 years his senior, helped raise Tedford, taking him on camping trips and driving him to football practice and games. Tedford attended Warren High School in Downey, California, where he was a letterman in football, playing quarterback and earning an All-League selection. Tedford graduated from Warren High School in 1979.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education in 1983, Tedford played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for six seasons with Hamilton, Calgary, Saskatchewan, and Winnipeg.

He named his first son Taylor.

In his second season as head coach, he led the Golden Bears to an upset of top-ranked Southern California.

Jeffrey Raye Tedford (born November 2, 1961) is an American football coach and former player. He was most recently the head football coach at California State University, Fresno, a position which he held from 2017 to 2019. From 2002 to 2012, Tedford was the head football coach at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was twice named Pac-10 Coach of the Year and holds California Golden Bears football program records for most wins, games coached, and bowl game victories.

Jeff Tedford Net Worth

Jeff is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeff Tedford's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He played quarterback collegiately at Fresno State and professionally in the CFL.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFootball Coach
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

From 1998–2001 at Oregon he worked with future NFL talents such as: QB Akili Smith, QB A. J. Feeley, QB Joey Harrington, RB Reuben Droughns, RB Maurice Morris, RB Onterrio Smith, WR Tony Hartley, WR Keenan Howry, WR Samie Parker, TE Justin Peelle, and TE George Wrighster.

Tedford played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs before playing professionally at quarterback in the Canadian Football League (CFL). In his first head coaching position, Tedford inherited a Cal team that had won only one game in its 2001 season. He was named conference coach of the year in his first season in 2002 after winning seven games. Cal was ranked No. 2 nationwide midseason in 2007, the school’s highest ranking since 1951. However, Tedford’s teams struggled later in his Cal tenure, particularly from 2010 to 2012, and he was fired after the 2012 season. He was the seventh highest paid California state employee as of 2016.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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While at Fresno State, he was instrumental in developing many players who went on to the NFL: QB Trent Dilfer (1992–1993), QB Billy Volek (1997), RB Ron Rivers (1993), RB Reggie Brown (1994–1995), RB Michael Pittman (1993–1997), and WR Charlie Jones (1993–1995).

Who is Jeff Tedford Dating?

According to our records, Jeff Tedford married to Donna Tedford. As of January 13, 2024, Jeff Tedford’s is not dating anyone.

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In Tedford’s first season (2002), he led the Golden Bears to a 7–5 record, their first winning football season since 1993, the nation’s biggest turnaround of the year, and was named Pac-10 coach of the year. The Bears ended a 19-game losing streak to Washington and a seven-game losing streak to arch rival Stanford in the Big Game. Despite their resurgence, the Bears didn’t go to a bowl due to NCAA sanctions for academic fraud that were handed down shortly before Tedford took over. After the season, Tedford signed a five-year contract through 2007 to replace his original four-year contract, which ran through 2005.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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After retiring as a player, Tedford became a volunteer assistant coach at Fresno State (1987–1988) under his former coach Jim Sweeney. He then coached as an offensive assistant for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL (1989–1991); returned to Fresno State as quarterback coach (1992); was promoted to offensive coordinator at Fresno State (1993–1997); and worked as offensive coordinator at the University of Oregon (1998–2001). During his time at Oregon, the Ducks notched a Pac-10-best record of 38–10 while finishing progressively better each year (8–4 in 1998, 9–3 in 1999, 10–2 in 2000 and 11–1 in 2001).

During his time at Cal, Tedford became known for his work ethic, often working late hours in his office and sleeping on an air mattress. In evidence of his turnaround of the Cal program, season ticket sales jumped from 16,200 in 2002 to 41,336 in 2007, setting new records each year from 2004 through 2007.

Facts & Trivia

Jeff Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jeff Tedford celebrates birthday on November 2 of every year.

In the 2003 season, Tedford’s record of 8–6 included the upset of eventual national co-champion University of Southern California in triple overtime, as well as a 52–49 shootout victory against Virginia Tech in the 2003 Insight Bowl. The Bears won 5 of their last 6 games.

Why did Jeff Tedford leave Fresno State?

Tedford did a strong job with Fresno State in his first run, coaching the Bulldogs to a combined 22-6 record in his first two seasons despite taking over a 1-11 team. Fresno State faltered to a 4-8 record in his final season, but Tedford ultimately retired due to health concerns.

How much does Jeff Tedford make?

Jeff Tedford will average $1.65 million a year as Fresno State football coach, according to his newly signed five-year contract. The contract also features built-in raises and bonuses. Tedford will earn $1.5 million for the 2022 season (the contract started Dec. 8, 2021) in base salary.

How old is Jeff Tedford?

60 years (November 2, 1961)

Where did the Fresno State coach go?

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Head coach Kalen DeBoer is leaving the Fresno State football program after two seasons as the head coach. DeBoer will leave the program for the head coaching position for the University of Washington Huskies football team. It’s official!

Is Jeff Tedford married?

Donna Tedford

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