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Philip Rivers Says No Deal Is Imminent for NC State Coaching Job
Philip Rivers is in serious discussions about coaching NC State, the university where he played quarterback.
The Wolfpack are looking for a coach after Dave Doeren was fired on October 24.
Rivers said nothing is imminent and that there is no agreement in place, while reports differ on how close the sides are to a deal.
He wants to finish the season at St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama, where he has coached for six years and his team is heading into the playoffs.
Rivers is a major figure in NC State football, holding school passing records, but he has never coached at college level.
His son Gunner has committed to play for NC State, adding to speculation about a possible return.
The coaching search continues while Rivers focuses on the high school postseason.
Philip Rivers said no coaching deal with NC State is imminent, while acknowledging speculation that he could lead the Wolfpack.
Rivers said he wants to focus on the postseason with St. Michael Catholic High School, where he is in his sixth season as coach.
ESPN reported that Rivers and NC State have had serious discussions, but a deal is not close.
Rivers has not met NC State officials in person, according to ESPN, though the school has contacted him about assembling a front office.
NC State fired Dave Doeren on Oct. 24, and Rivers has emerged as a leading candidate to replace him.
- Who
- Philip Rivers and NC State.
- What
- Rivers said no coaching move is imminent, amid reports of serious discussions about the Wolfpack job.
- When
- Oct. 31, 2026.
- Where
- NC State, in Raleigh, North Carolina; Rivers made his comments after a high-school game in Alabama.
- Why
- NC State is searching for a coach after firing Dave Doeren, and Rivers has emerged as a leading candidate.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
NC State fired coach Dave Doeren.
Rivers emerged as the favorite to replace Doeren in the early stages of the search, according to ESPN.
Rivers said no deal with NC State was imminent after St. Michael's regular-season finale.
- NC State vacancy
- Dave Doeren was fired on Oct. 24, 2026
- Rivers' current role
- Sixth season coaching St. Michael Catholic High School
- NC State playing career
- 2000-03
- Passing yards at NC State
- 13,484
- Touchdowns at NC State
- 95
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What people are saying
There is nothing there at this point.
Like I told you last year, you never say never, but there's nothing imminent.
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St. Michael coach Philip Rivers on reports linking him to the head coaching job at his alma mater, N.C. State.
BREAKING: NC State legend and former NFL QB Philip Rivers has emerged as the focus of the Wolfpack's coaching search, @Clowfb, @PeteNakos and @Brett_McMurphy report🐺 With Rivers finishing out the high school season in Alabama, sources tell On3 there is no timetable for his