Jack Matheson (American football)

Jack Matheson is a former American football coach. He is best known for his tenure as the head football coach at Northern Michigan University from 1974 to 1982. During his time at Northern Michigan, Matheson compiled a record of 63-34-1. This included leading the Wildcats to the 1975 NCAA Division II Football Championship, defeating North Dakota State University 34-27.

Prior to coaching at Northern Michigan, Matheson held various coaching positions, including assistant roles at other universities. Details about his playing career, if any, are less readily available. After his time at Northern Michigan, further information on his coaching career or activities is limited. He remains a significant figure in the history of Northern Michigan University athletics due to the national championship victory.