Former NC State coach Chuck Amato dies at 80 in Raleigh
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Chuck Amato, who served as head coach at NC State and as an assistant at Florida State, passed away Monday at the age of 80 in Raleigh, North Carolina. With Amato at the helm, NC State recorded its best season in history. He played a crucial role in helping Bobby Bowden secure his first national title at Florida State. Amato's contributions to college football left a lasting impact on numerous players and programs.
- •Chuck Amato died at his home in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- •He led NC State to its best season in history.
- •Amato was an assistant to Bobby Bowden at Florida State.
- •He helped Bowden win his first national championship.
- 9:48 PMESPN NCAAF — Former NC State coach, FSU assistant Chuck Amato dies at 80
"Chuck Amato, who led NC State to the best season in school history and helped Bobby Bowden win his first national title at Florida State, died Monday at his home in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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