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NC State is preparing to name former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers as its new head football coach. The university board of trustees is expected to finalize his contract during a meeting on Friday.
Rivers was the main target to replace Dave Doeren, who was fired on Oct. 24. Another former Wolfpack quarterback, Russell Wilson, was also involved in discussions for the job. Rivers wanted to finish his high school coaching season before making the move. That high school season ended on Friday.
Coaching History and Family Ties
The 44 year old has never coached at the college level, but he is one of the most revered former players in NC State history. For the past six seasons, Rivers has coached at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama. He built that program from the ground up and guided the team to state semifinal appearances in both 2024 and 2025.
The move to NC State will allow him to coach his son, Gunner Rivers, who committed to play for the program on Feb. 23. Gunner threw for 10,847 yards and 119 touchdowns at St. Michael before a knee injury ended his high school career. He is ranked 168th in the SC Next 300.
NFL Career and Record College Years
Rivers established himself as a college legend at NC State between 2000 and 2003. He broke nearly every program and ACC record during his career, throwing for 13,484 yards and 95 touchdowns. Under head coach Chuck Amato, Rivers led the team to four straight bowl games and won three of them. Amato died last month at 80 years old.
Following his college years, Rivers played 17 seasons in the NFL. He spent almost all of that time with the Chargers before retiring after the 2020 season. Last year, he came out of retirement to start three games for the Colts after injuries to Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard. In January, he interviewed for the head coach opening with the Bills before taking his name out of consideration.
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