NC State fires football coach Dave Doeren after 14 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 00:44 · Archive

NC State has fired head football coach Dave Doeren after 14 years, following a loss to Stanford that left the team with a 3-4 record.

North Carolina State has fired head football coach Dave Doeren after 14 years with the programme. The decision came after the Wolfpack lost to Stanford 31-28 on Friday, leaving them with a 3-4 record this season. Athletic director Boo Corrigan said in a statement: 'I want to thank Coach Doeren for his service and contributions to NC State, and for always representing the university with pride.'

Doeren, who arrived at NC State in 2013 after two seasons as head coach at Northern Illinois, compiled a 98-73 record with the Wolfpack. During his tenure, NC State made 11 bowl appearances and finished above .500 in 10 of his seasons. This year, however, the team holds a 1-3 record in ACC play. Running backs coach and special teams coordinator Todd Goebbel, on staff since 2019, will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

Doeren said after Friday's loss: 'It starts with me. The guys didn't play well enough which means I didn't have them ready.' According to ESPN, former NFL quarterback Phillip Rivers, a Wolfpack alumnus, could be a candidate for the job next season, with his son Gunner committed to play there. Doeren still had three years left on his contract and will receive $10.3 million in severance. NC State will begin a national search for its next head coach immediately.

How it is being reported

• NC State fires head coach Dave Doeren in massive $10.3 million shakeupThe woes continue for North Carolina State football.New York Post · 25 Oct, 00:34
• NC State fires Dave Doeren after 14 years as Wolfpack football coach following loss to StanfordDave Doeren's 14-year NC State football tenure ends after a 31-28 loss to Stanford dropped the Wolfpack to a disappointing 3-4 record this season.Fox News · 24 Oct, 23:40

In this story: Dave Doeren · NC State · Stanford · Boo Corrigan · Todd Goebbel · Phillip Rivers

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