Paul Milton Downing (November 27, 1873 – December 11, 1944) was an American college football player and coach.
[1] While at Stanford, he was friends with classmate and future United States President Herbert Hoover.
[2] After his football days, Downing went on to become a top executive at Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
[6] In 1895, Downing became the third head coach of Oregon Agricultural College and held the post for the program's third season.
[7] He served as the head coach for the 1895 season[8] and his team produced a record of 0 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie.