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NC State football coach Philip Rivers signs 5-year deal worth more than $18M
Philip Rivers signs a five-year contract worth over $18 million to become the new football coach at NC State.
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Philip Rivers, NC State Agree to HC Contract in New CFB Rumors After Russell Wilson Buzz
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers returns to his alma mater as NC State's new head football coach following Board of Trustees approval.
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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
Philip Rivers has officially landed the head coaching job at NC State, signing a five-year contract worth more than $18 million.
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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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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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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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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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Matthew Stafford: We leaned on Davante Adams Monday and he came through for us
Matthew Stafford passes Philip Rivers on the all-time touchdown list during the Rams' Monday Night Football victory over the Giants.