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Philip Rivers, NC State Agree to HC Contract in New CFB Rumors After Russell Wilson Buzz
Coverage from AL.com examines whether Philip Rivers can succeed as a college coach amid new rumors involving NC State.
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NC State takes massive gamble, hires Philip Rivers as football coach
NC State hires former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers as its next head football coach, a move that brings a Wolfpack legend back to lead the program.
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Longtime NFL QB and former NC State QB Philip Rivers reportedly set to be Wolfpack's new head coach
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is reportedly set to become NC State's new head football coach, drawing reactions from Nick Saban and Wolfpack fans.
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Kyle Whittingham deserved better than this
Brady Quinn questions Kyle Whittingham's commitment to Michigan football as coverage frames a Whittingham problem alongside Ohio State's struggles and Rivers' move to NC State.
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Records: Officials raised concerns years ago about NC State trainer
Records show NC State officials received warnings about sports trainer Robert Murphy years before a Title IX investigation into sexual abuse allegations.
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Board approval of Philip Rivers' contract to be NC State's football coach expected Friday
NC State has reached a deal to hire former NFL quarterback and Wolfpack legend Philip Rivers as its next head football coach, pending Board of Trustees approval expected Friday.
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Clark's Clipboard 11/8/26: Potential GM, OC candidates to join Philip Rivers' staff
Philip Rivers is set to become NC State's new head coach, sparking speculation about his potential staff
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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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Philip Rivers top coaching candidate at alma mater NC State, sources say
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is on the brink of becoming head coach at his alma mater, NC State, sparking widespread coverage.
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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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Philip Rivers eliminated from state playoffs in Alabama. Will he be next NC State football coach?
Philip Rivers has completed his high-school coaching season in Alabama and confirmed an interview for the NC State football head-coaching job, with coverage from NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, ABC11 News, WRAL, the Raleigh News & Observer, and Bleacher Report tracking the search.
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Philip Rivers reportedly remains focus of NC State coaching search, and a deal is expected soon
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New Philip Rivers Rumors on NC State Meeting, Potential Coaching Staff amid Russell Wilson Buzz
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NC State Officials Traveling to Alabama to Meet With Philip Rivers About Head Coaching Job
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CBS Sports reports 'continued momentum' between NC State, Philip Rivers in head coaching search
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Ex-NFL QB Russell Wilson interviews with NC State for head coaching job
Former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson is interviewing for the vacant head coaching position at NC State.
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Philip Rivers on college coaching rumors: ‘N.C. State is special to me’
NFL legend Philip Rivers addresses swirling rumors connecting him to the vacant head coaching position at N.C. State.
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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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The buyout economics of the 2026-27 coaching carousel: Baylor, NC State face stiff payouts
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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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Chuck Amato dies at 80: Legendary NC State coach led Wolfpack to 11-win campaign in 2002 season
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Ex-N.C. State sports trainer accused of sexually abusing male athletes is arrested in Florida
An ex-sports medicine director at North Carolina State faces arrest in Florida on numerous charges following athlete abuse allegations.
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College football Bottom 10 after Week 3: NC State dropped ball
NC State lands in the ESPN Bottom 10 following a difficult Week 3 performance in college football.
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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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Your 2026 Week 3 college football announcing schedule
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College football Week 0 scores, live updates: Follow UNLV vs. Memphis as first day of action wraps up
College football's Week 0 action has concluded, establishing early momentum for programs like USC and NC State while highlighting Virginia's emergence.
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NC State pays tribute to alumna Christina Koch with building name, ice cream flavor
NC State immortalizes Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch with a namesake building and a campus‑wide ice‑cream tribute.
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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.