NC State and Philip Rivers Expected to Resume Coaching Talks

NC State and Philip Rivers Expected to Resume Coaching Talks

247Sports reported on November 3, 2026 that NC State and former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers are expected to resume talks about the university’s head-coach vacancy, with momentum still favoring Rivers for the role slated for October 26, 2026. Earlier reporting had listed Rivers among several candidates after the dismissal of head coach Dave Doeren, according to NBC Sports. Rivers, who coaches at St.

Michael Catholic, told AL. com he was concentrating on his own team while his name circulated in speculation, and later said no coaching discussions were imminent.

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Stanford, California, United States San Diego, California, United States Los Angeles, California, United States Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Alabama, United States

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CBS Sports reports 'continued momentum' between NC State, Philip Rivers in head coaching search
CBS Sports reports 'continued momentum' between NC State, Philip Rivers in head coaching search

247Sports • 03 nov. 22h28

Sources report that NC State and former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers are set to resume discussions about the vacant head-coach position, with momentum still favoring Rivers as a candidate.

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31 octobre 2026
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Philip Rivers on college coaching rumors: ‘N.C. State is special to me’
Philip Rivers on college coaching rumors: ‘N.C. State is special to me’

AL.com • 31 oct. 03h38

Philip Rivers told AL.com that, despite speculation, there are no current discussions about him becoming the next head coach at North Carolina State, and he remains focused on his team’s postseason.

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Report: Philip Rivers has "emerged as the focus" of NC State coaching search
Report: Philip Rivers has "emerged as the focus" of NC State coaching search

NBC Sports • 31 oct. 03h08

Former Wolfpack quarterback Philip Rivers is now the primary focus of the university's search for a new football head coach, though no hiring timeline has been set.

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26 octobre 2026
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St. Michael coach Philip Rivers on N.C. State opening: 'I understand the chatter'
St. Michael coach Philip Rivers on N.C. State opening: 'I understand the chatter'

AL.com • 26 oct. 16h32

Philip Rivers, head coach at St. Michael Catholic, said he is focused on his team while his name circulates as a candidate to replace Dave Doeren at N.C. State.

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Report: Philip Rivers is "expected to be in the mix" for NC State job
Report: Philip Rivers is "expected to be in the mix" for NC State job

NBC Sports • 24 oct. 23h39

Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is reported to be among candidates for the North Carolina State University head-coaching position after the recent dismissal of Dave Doeren.

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