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QB Legend Rivers Eyed for NC State
25 Oct
Summary
- Philip Rivers is considered for the NC State coaching job.
- His son, Gunner Rivers, is a top quarterback recruit.
- Dave Doeren was fired after 14 seasons with the Wolfpack.
NC State has initiated a search for a new head football coach following the dismissal of Dave Doeren on Saturday, October 25, 2026. Among the potential candidates being considered is former Wolfpack quarterback Philip Rivers, whose son, Gunner Rivers, is a top-tier quarterback recruit committed to the university for the Class of 2027.
Rivers had a distinguished college career at NC State from 2000-2003, leaving as the ACC's all-time passing leader. He went on to an extensive 17-year NFL career. The timing of this coaching search coincides with his son's impending arrival, raising the possibility of him coaching his own child.
The firing of Doeren, who amassed a 98-74 record over 14 seasons, came after a recent 31-28 loss to Stanford on Friday, October 24, 2026. The team's overall record stands at 3-4 for the current season. Todd Goebbel has been appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
