{
  "id": 17463709,
  "title": "NC State 'In Serious Discussion' With NFL Legend to Become New Head Coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/nc-state-in-serious-discussion-with-nfl-legend-to-become-new-head",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T19:47:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/nc-state-in-serious-discussion-with-nfl-legend-to-become-new-head-coach-12645244"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "North Carolina State football may soon have a new head coach as NFL legend Philip Rivers is reportedly in serious discussions with the university. Dave Doeren, who served as NC State's head coach from 2013 to 2021, was recently fired. During his tenure, Doeren had a 98-73 overall record and a 52-57 record in the ACC. However, NC State struggled this season, starting 1-3 in the conference. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Rivers, a former San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts quarterback, is being considered for the position. Rivers played college football for NC State from 2000 to 2003 and led the NCAA in completion percentage and passer rating in his final season. Despite never winning a Super Bowl, Rivers boasts an impressive NFL resume, including eight Pro Bowl selections and ranking in the top 10 all-time for completions, passing yards, and touchdown passes. He is currently coaching at St. Michael's Catholic High School in Alabama and has interviewed with the Buffalo Bills for their head coaching position. While a deal with NC State is not close, Rivers' ties to the school and his coaching background make him a strong candidate to rejuvenate the ACC program. Todd Goebbel, NC State's interim head coach since 2019, will continue leading the team in the interim.",
  "summary": "NC State is reportedly \"in serious discussions\" with an NFL legend to become its next football coach after Dave Doeren's firing.",
  "key_points": [
    "NFL legend Philip Rivers in serious talks with NC State for head coach position.",
    "Rivers played college football at NC State 2000-2003, leading NCAA in completion percentage.",
    "Rivers' NFL career includes 8 Pro Bowl selections and top 10 all-time in completions, passing yards."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}