# Matt Canada > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Matt_Canada > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Matt_Canada.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Canada > Source revision: 1333642308 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American football coach (born 1972)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Matt Canada | image = Matt Canada 2019.png | image_size = | alt = | caption = Canada in 2019 | current_team = | position = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|1|19|mf=y}} | birth_place = [New Palestine, Indiana](/source/New_Palestine%2C_Indiana), U.S. | high_school = [New Palestine](/source/New_Palestine_High_School) | college = [Indiana](/source/Indiana_University_Bloomington) | pastcoaching = * [Indiana](/source/Indiana_Hoosiers_football) (1994–1996)
Graduate assistant * [Butler](/source/Butler_Bulldogs_football) (1997)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach * [Northern Illinois](/source/Northern_Illinois_Huskies_football) (1998–2000)
Running backs coach * Northern Illinois (2001–2002)
Quarterbacks coach * Northern Illinois (2003)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach * Indiana (2004)
Quarterbacks coach * Indiana (2005–2006)
Passing game coordinator & quarterbacks coach * Indiana (2007–2010)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach * Northern Illinois (2011)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach * [Wisconsin](/source/Wisconsin_Badgers_football) (2012)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach * [NC State](/source/NC_State_Wolfpack_football) (2013–2015)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach * [Pittsburgh](/source/Pittsburgh_Panthers_football) (2016)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach * [LSU](/source/LSU_Tigers_football) (2017)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach * [Maryland](/source/Maryland_Terrapins_football) (2018)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach * Maryland (2018)
Interim head coach * [Pittsburgh Steelers](/source/Pittsburgh_Steelers) ({{nfly|2020}})
Quarterbacks coach * Pittsburgh Steelers ({{nfly|2021}}–{{nfly|2023}})
Offensive coordinator | highlights = | regular_record = | playoff_record = | overall_record = NCAA: {{Winning percentage|5|7|record=y}} | pfrcoach = CanaMa0 }} '''Matthew Canada''' (born January 19, 1972) is an American [football](/source/American_football) coach who most recently served as the [offensive coordinator](/source/offensive_coordinator) for the [Pittsburgh Steelers](/source/Pittsburgh_Steelers) of the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL). He previously was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for [Maryland](/source/Maryland_Terrapins_football), [LSU](/source/LSU_Tigers_football), [Pittsburgh](/source/Pittsburgh_Panthers_football), [NC State](/source/NC_State_Wolfpack_football), [Wisconsin](/source/Wisconsin_Badgers_football), [Northern Illinois](/source/Northern_Illinois_Huskies_football), [Butler](/source/Butler_Bulldogs_football), and [Indiana](/source/Indiana_Hoosiers_football). ==Early life and education== Canada attended [New Palestine High School](/source/New_Palestine_High_School) in [New Palestine, Indiana](/source/New_Palestine%2C_Indiana). He spent two years as the starting quarterback, throwing for 1,736 yards while leading his team to a 20–3 record. Canada then attended [Indiana University Bloomington](/source/Indiana_University_Bloomington) where he became a student assistant for the football program during his sophomore year.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/11/09/with-matt-canada-back-home-you-might-see-bunch-central-indiana-folks-with-maryland-gear/|title=With Matt Canada back home, you might see a bunch of 'central Indiana folks with Maryland gear'|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=November 12, 2018}} ==Coaching career== ===Early career=== Canada's coaching career includes early stints at [Indiana](/source/Indiana_Hoosiers_football), [Butler](/source/Butler_Bulldogs_football), [Northern Illinois](/source/Northern_Illinois_Huskies_football) and [Wisconsin](/source/Wisconsin_Badgers_football).{{cite web| title=Wisconsin hires Matt Canada|work=espn.com |date=January 17, 2012 |url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7472009/matt-canada-hired-wisconsin-badgers-offensive-coordinator|access-date=December 18, 2016}} In 2011, Canada served an integral role in leading Northern Illinois to the [MAC championship](/source/2011_MAC_Championship_Game), and he served an integral role in leading Wisconsin to the [2012 Big Ten Championship Game](/source/2012_Big_Ten_Championship_Game).{{cite web| title=Matt Canada|publisher=pittsburghpanthers.com |url=http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/matt_canada_997795.html|access-date=October 13, 2016}} ===NC State=== In 2013, Canada became offensive coordinator at [NC State](/source/NC_State_Wolfpack_football) working under head coach [Dave Doeren](/source/Dave_Doeren). Canada had previously worked under Doeren at Northern Illinois in 2011. After the 2014 season, Canada agreed to a new 3-year contract with NC State shortly after interviewing for the offensive coordinator job at Tennessee.{{cite web| title=NC State, OC Matt Canada agree to three-year extension|date=January 29, 2015 |publisher=si.com |url=https://www.si.com/college-football/2015/01/29/nc-state-matt-canada-extension|access-date=October 23, 2015}} He was subsequently let go by NC State following the 2015 season.{{cite web| title=NC State offensive coordinator Matt Canada let go after three seasons|publisher=si.com |url=https://www.si.com/college-football/2016/01/02/matt-canada-let-go-nc-state-football-offensive-coordinator|access-date=October 23, 2015}} ===Pitt=== In 2016, Canada was hired as offensive coordinator at [Pitt](/source/Pittsburgh_Panthers_football).{{cite web| title=Pat Narduzzi taps Matt Canada as Pitt Offensive Corrdinator|publisher=pittsburghpanthers.com |url=http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010816aac.html|access-date=October 13, 2016}} For his work during the 2016 season, he was named one of five finalists for the [Broyles Award](/source/Broyles_Award), given annually to the top assistant coach in college football.{{cite web| title=Pitt's Matt Canada a finalist for nation's top assistant coach|publisher=post-gazette.com |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2016/11/28/Pitt-Panthers-offensive-coordinator-Matt-Canada-a-finalist-for-nation-s-top-assistant-coach/stories/201611280174|access-date=December 18, 2016}} ===LSU=== On December 14, 2016, Canada was hired to become the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at [LSU](/source/LSU_Tigers_football).{{cite news |title=Pitt's Matt Canada hired to be LSU's new O-coordinator|work=espn.com |date=December 14, 2016 |url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/18275871/matt-canada-hired-offensive-coordinator-lsu-tigers }} He held those positions for the 2017 season and on January 5, 2018, LSU and Canada mutually agreed to part ways.{{cite web|url=http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_1bb380da-f1be-11e7-a4c5-57e76cafdc1d.html|title=LSU, OC Matt Canada agree to mutually part ways|publisher=theadvocate.com|date=January 5, 2018}} ===Maryland=== On January 22, 2018, Canada agreed to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Maryland.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/22190865/maryland-hires-former-lsu-offensive-coordinator-matt-canada|title=Matt Canada hired by Maryland after stint at LSU|work=espn.com|date=January 23, 2018}} On August 11, 2018, Canada became interim head coach for the Maryland Terrapins after [D.J. Durkin](/source/D.J._Durkin) was put on administrative leave following the death of [Jordan McNair](/source/Jordan_McNair), an offensive lineman for the Maryland Terrapins.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/maryland-coach-dj-durkin-placed-on-leave-by-administration-as-investigation-begins/|title=Maryland coach DJ Durkin placed on leave by administration as investigation begins|date=August 11, 2018 |access-date=August 12, 2018}} On November 17, 2018, Maryland came close to knocking off #3 ranked Ohio State, narrowly losing 52–51 in overtime.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401012878 |publisher=ESPN |title=Ohio State 52-51 Maryland (Nov 17, 2018) Final Score }} Maryland finished the season 5–7, failing to qualify for a bowl game. After [Mike Locksley](/source/Mike_Locksley) was hired as the permanent head coach at Maryland going forward, Canada was relieved of the day-to-day head coaching responsibilities.{{cite news |first1=Emily |last1=Giambalvo |first2=Roman |last2=Stubbs |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/12/05/mike-locksley-has-agreement-be-maryland-football-coach/ |title=Mike Locksley reaches deal to be Maryland football coach |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=December 4, 2018 }} Canada was then replaced by [Scottie Montgomery](/source/Scottie_Montgomery) as offensive coordinator.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/01/16/scottie-montgomery-joins-maryland-football-staff-offensive-coordinator/|title=Scottie Montgomery joins Maryland football staff as offensive coordinator|newspaper=Washington Post|language=en|access-date=2019-01-23}} ===Pittsburgh Steelers=== On January 15, 2020, Canada was hired by the [Pittsburgh Steelers](/source/Pittsburgh_Steelers) as their quarterbacks coach.{{cite news |author=Varley, Teresa |title=Canada named QB coach |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/canada-named-qb-coach |website=Steelers.com |date=January 15, 2020 |access-date=December 7, 2020}} On January 25, 2021, Canada was promoted to offensive coordinator of the Steelers, replacing [Randy Fichtner](/source/Randy_Fichtner).{{Cite web|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/canada-promoted-to-offensive-coordinator|title=Canada promoted to offensive coordinator|website=www.steelers.com|last=Varley|first=Teresa|date=January 25, 2021|access-date=January 25, 2021}} During his tenure with the Steelers, Canada was the source of scrutiny, largely due to his playcalling, as the Steelers offense was ranked near the bottom of the league.{{cite news |title=Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada is getting booed. Time to silence fans may be running out |url=https://apnews.com/article/pittsburgh-steelers-matt-canada-5fc09050770a916d7fe57ac73a452eb8 |work=AP News |date=21 September 2023 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Holcomb |first1=Dave |title=Steelers' Matt Canada Put on Blast After Play Call Leads to QB Kenny Pickett Injury |url=https://heavy.com/sports/pittsburgh-steelers/matt-canada-fired-hot-seat-kenny-pickett/ |work=Heavy.com |date=1 October 2023}} On November 21, 2023, Canada was fired by the Steelers; this was the first time since [1941](/source/1941_Pittsburgh_Steelers_season) that the Steelers had made a mid-season coaching change.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-21 |title=Steelers fire OC Matt Canada after offensive struggles |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38950625/steelers-fire-oc-matt-canada-offensive-struggles |access-date=2023-11-23 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} ==Personal life== Canada earned his bachelor's in Business and master's degree in Sports Administration{{Cite web|url=https://umterps.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/matt-canada/1013|title = Matt Canada - Football Coach}} at [Indiana University](/source/Indiana_University). He is married to Erin Canada. ==Head coaching record== ===College=== {{CFB Yearly Record Start | type = coach | team = | conf = | bowl = | poll = no }} {{CFB Yearly Record Subhead | name = [Maryland Terrapins](/source/Maryland_Terrapins_football) | conf = [Big Ten Conference](/source/Big_Ten_Conference) | startyear = 2018 | endyear = single }} {{CFB Yearly Record Entry | championship = | year = [2018](/source/2018_NCAA_Division_I_FBS_football_season) | name = [Maryland](/source/2018_Maryland_Terrapins_football_team) | overall = 5–7 | conference = 3–6 | confstanding = 5th (East) | bowlname = | bowloutcome = | bcsbowl = | ranking = no | ranking2 = no }} {{CFB Yearly Record Subtotal | name = Maryland | overall = 5–7 | confrecord = 3–6 }} {{CFB Yearly Record End | overall = 5–7 | bowls = no | poll = no | polltype = | legend = no }} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * [https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/coach/matt-canada/ LSU Tigers bio] * [https://umterps.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/matt-canada/1013 Maryland Terrapins bio] * [https://www.steelers.com/team/coaches-roster/matt-canada Pittsburgh Steelers bio] {{Maryland Terrapins football coach navbox}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Canada, Matt}} Category:1972 births Category:Living people Category:Butler Bulldogs football coaches Category:Indiana Hoosiers football coaches Category:LSU Tigers football coaches Category:Maryland Terrapins football coaches Category:NC State Wolfpack football coaches Category:Northern Illinois Huskies football coaches Category:Pittsburgh Panthers football coaches Category:Pittsburgh Steelers coaches Category:Wisconsin Badgers football coaches Category:Indiana University Bloomington alumni Category:People from New Palestine, Indiana Category:Sportspeople from Hancock County, Indiana Category:Coaches of American football from Indiana Category:NFL offensive coordinators --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Matt Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Canada) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Canada?action=history)). 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