Philip Rivers emerges as focus of NC State coaching search

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 12:11 · Archive

Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has emerged as a target for NC State's head coaching position after the dismissal of Dave Doeren.

Philip Rivers, a former NFL quarterback and NC State alumnus, has emerged as a focus of the Wolfpack's coaching search following Dave Doeren's dismissal on Saturday. Doeren was fired after a 31-28 loss to Stanford dropped the team to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Doeren compiled a 98-74 record over 14 seasons, becoming the winningest coach in programme history. Running backs coach and special teams coordinator Todd Goebbel was named interim coach.

Rivers, 44, has significant connections to NC State. He played there for four years and his son Gunner has committed to join the Wolfpack in 2027. NC State administrators and boosters have reportedly been putting together a plan to attract Rivers, with donors discussing how to raise money from an NIL perspective to make the programme more competitive.

When asked about the opening on Friday night, Rivers stopped short of expressing interest. 'There's nothing there at this point,' he said. 'You understand the chatter that is out there. Just gotta take it one day at a time is all I know. I'm excited about the postseason with these guys here.' He added: 'It's like I told you last year, you never say never. But, there's nothing imminent.' Rivers has served as head coach at St. Michael Catholic in Alabama for the past six seasons.

How it is being reported

• Former NFL QB Philip Rivers has become a serious option for NC State opening amid college football carouselWolfpack donors are rallying NIL resources and gauging Philip Rivers' interest as NC State's coaching search heats up after Dave Doeren's firing.Fox News · 31 Oct, 11:38
• NC State homing in on Phillip Rivers in head coaching searchA decorated QB could be headed back to North Carolina State, this time as its head football coach.New York Post · 31 Oct, 02:58

In this story: Philip Rivers · NC State · Dave Doeren · Stanford · Atlantic Coast Conference · Todd Goebbel · Raleigh · St. Michael Catholic

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