‘Just Fire Dave Doeren,’ ‘A Joke’ — Calls Mount for NC State to Cut Ties With HC After Blowout Loss vs. Virginia
Dave Doeren’s 14th season at NC State needed just one game to become another referendum on his future. Virginia turned Saturday’s opener into a 34-8 rout, while the reaction around the Wolfpack became increasingly unforgiving.
North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren faced mounting pressure to resign after a devastating 34-8 loss to Virginia in their opening game of the 2026 season. The Virginia Cavaliers showcased an impressive 23-play, 75-yard drive that lasted 12 minutes and 15 seconds, leaving NC State trailing 31-8 by the end of the quarter. The frustration around the Wolfpack escalated beyond a single poor play, with fans expressing their disdain for Doeren's coaching abilities on social media.
Previous underperformance and a lackluster schedule only added fuel to the fire, with analysts and fans alike questioning whether it was time for the coach to move on.
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