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Board approval of Philip Rivers' contract to be NC State's football coach expected Friday
NC State has agreed to hire former star quarterback Philip Rivers as its next head football coach.
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Sources: NC State moving forward with Philip Rivers as new head coach
NC State is finalizing a deal to hire former Wolfpack quarterback Philip Rivers as its next head football coach.
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NC State working to finalize deal with school legend, former NFL QB Philip Rivers
NC State is finalizing a deal to hire former NFL quarterback and school legend Philip Rivers as its next head football coach, replacing Dave Doeren.
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New Philip Rivers Rumors on NC State Meeting, Potential Coaching Staff amid Russell Wilson Buzz
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CBS Sports reports 'continued momentum' between NC State, Philip Rivers in head coaching search
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NC State Football VIP Note 10/30/26: What we're hearing on Philip Rivers, Wolfpack coaching search
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has emerged as a top candidate and focus in the NC State football coaching search.
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Dave Doeren speaks for first time since NC State firing: "The resources need to match the expectations"
Dave Doeren addresses his weekend firing from NC State, pointing to resource gaps as institutional leaders launch a search.
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NC State's Goebbel vows to build on 'foundation' laid by fired coach Dave Doeren
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Philip Rivers on the N.C. State opening: ‘I understand the chatter that’s out there’
Philip Rivers addresses public speculation regarding his potential candidacy for the vacant head coaching position at NC State.
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NC State football shake-up: Todd Goebbel named interim head coach
NC State names an interim head coach following a shake-up as coverage examines the fallout and potential replacements.
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Dave Doeren out at NC State; could Alabama native be candidate for job?
Dave Doeren is out at NC State, sparking heavy coaching search speculation involving Philip Rivers and Brian Kelly.
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Report: Philip Rivers is "expected to be in the mix" for NC State job
NC State fires football coach Dave Doeren mid-season, sparking reports that program legend Philip Rivers is an expected candidate for the role.
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Misery Index: NC State's all-time collapse brings up questions about Dave Doeren's job security
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'Fire everyone': How NC State lost to Vanderbilt on disastrous game-ending fumble
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NC State's Doeren says QB Bailey could be best in country
NC State head coach Dave Doeren claims quarterback CJ Bailey has the potential to be the best player in the country heading into the 2026 season.