Philip Rivers signs five-year, $18.25 million deal to lead NC State football

Philip Rivers signs five-year, $18.25 million deal to lead NC State football

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Former NC State quarterback Philip Rivers signed a five-year contract worth about $18. 25 million to become the Wolfpack’s head football coach, with a base salary of $3.

25 million in 2027 and various performance bonuses, WRAL reported. The hiring, announced earlier this month, marked Rivers’ first college-level coaching role and succeeded Dave Doeren as head coach of the NC State football program.

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NC State Board of Trustees Philip Rivers Boo Corrigan Dave Doeren NC State Kevin Howell

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Alabama, United States Stanford, California, United States

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November 13, 2026
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Philip Rivers signs five-year contract as NC State football head coach
Philip Rivers signs five-year contract as NC State football head coach

WRAL • 13 Nov 23:15

Former NC State quarterback Philip Rivers agreed to a five-year deal worth about $18.25 million, with a base salary of $3.25 million in 2027 and various performance bonuses.

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NC State appoints Philip Rivers as head football coach with five-year, $18.25 million contract
NC State appoints Philip Rivers as head football coach with five-year, $18.25 million contract

247Sports • 13 Nov 20:56

Philip Rivers has been hired as NC State's football head coach on a five-year deal worth $18.25 million, including base salary, supplemental pay and performance incentives.

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Philip Rivers appointed head coach of NC State football
Philip Rivers appointed head coach of NC State football

WRAL • 13 Nov 09:32

NC State hired former quarterback Philip Rivers as head coach on a five-year deal, succeeding Dave Doeren.

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November 12, 2026
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NC State hires former quarterback Philip Rivers as head football coach
NC State hires former quarterback Philip Rivers as head football coach

USA Today • 12 Nov 18:29

North Carolina State University announced former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers will become the Wolfpack's next head football coach, marking his first college-level appointment.

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NC State Board to Vote on Philip Rivers' Contract as Head Football Coach
NC State Board to Vote on Philip Rivers' Contract as Head Football Coach

WRAL • 12 Nov 00:10

The full NC State Board of Trustees is set to approve a contract on Friday that would make former quarterback Philip Rivers the Wolfpack's head football coach.

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