CJ Bailey reacts to Dave Doeren's firing as NC State coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey expressed his emotional response to the firing of head coach Dave Doeren on October 24, after a 31-28 loss at Stanford. Interim coach Todd Goebbel also acknowledged Doeren's significant impact over his 14 years with the program. Players discussed their emotions and emphasized a focus on maintaining team unity and striving to win their remaining games. Bailey noted the surprise of the midseason change but shifted his mindset towards finishing the season positively. NC State, currently 3-4, will host Cal on October 31.
- •Dave Doeren fired after 13.5 seasons as coach.
- •CJ Bailey found the announcement emotional and unexpected.
- •Team encouraged to win remaining five games for Doeren.
- •Interim coach Todd Goebbel emphasizes unity and tenacity.
- •NC State set to face Cal on October 31.
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — NC State quarterback CJ Bailey reveals emotional reaction to Dave Doeren's firing
"N.C. State football's interim coach and several players discussed the departure of Dave Doeren and the challenge moving forward.
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