Overview
- McCarron withdrew from the Republican lieutenant governor race on Dec. 17, saying a football job required his full focus.
- The Stallions and UFL announced his hire on Dec. 18, confirming he will lead Birmingham for the 2026 campaign.
- At 35, he takes his first formal coaching position following national titles at Alabama and stints with the Bengals and other NFL teams.
- He succeeds Skip Holtz, who departed after four seasons that included three spring league championships with Birmingham.
- The UFL’s 2026 slate begins March 27 as the league reshapes franchises with new teams in Columbus, Louisville and Orlando.