Philip Rivers set to become NC State head coach after NFL career

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 18:31 · Archive

NFL legend Philip Rivers is finalising a deal to become head coach at NC State, where his son will play quarterback.

Philip Rivers, a legendary NFL quarterback, is finalising a deal to become head coach at NC State, his alma mater. Russell Wilson, another quarterback who played at the university, was also interviewed for the role but Rivers is the top choice for the school's boosters. Rivers played his entire college career at NC State from 2000 to 2003, setting numerous passing records before being picked fourth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft.

Rivers has been head coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama since 2021. His school's season ended in the Alabama high school football playoffs on Friday night. NC State officials visited him in Alabama this week for formal talks, and both sides are expected to finalise the agreement within 24 hours. Rivers has already begun assembling a coaching staff and front office team ahead of formally accepting the job.

The NC State Board of Trustees will meet this week to approve Rivers' contract. His son Gunnar, who also played for St. Michael Catholic, is committed to play quarterback for the Wolfpack and will enrol in January. NC State fired previous head coach Dave Doeren on 24 October following a loss to Stanford. Boosters have pledged to provide Rivers with resources to make the programme competitive.

How it is being reported

• Philip Rivers to become NC State head coach in bold reunion with alma materPhilip Rivers is on the brink of a new career path.New York Post · 8 Nov, 18:38
• Philip Rivers finalizing agreement to return to NC State as Wolfpack’s new head coach in remarkable movePhilip Rivers had already begun assembling a coaching staff before formally accepting the NC State job, sources say. His son Gunner enrolls in January.Fox News · 8 Nov, 18:02
• NFL legend Philip Rivers 'finalizing deal' to become NC State coach after beating Russell Wilson to the job… and his son will be playing QB for himLegendary NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is set to become head coach of his old college team, NC State, and coach his own son at quarterback after beating a former rival to the job.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Nov, 17:31

In this story: Philip Rivers · Russell Wilson · NC State · St. Michael Catholic High School · Dave Doeren · Gunnar Rivers · Fairhope, Alabama

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