NC State considers Phillip Rivers for head coaching position

Phillip Rivers, former NC State quarterback, emerges as a candidate for the Wolfpack head coaching position following the firing of Dave Doeren. Rivers currently coaches at St. Michael Catholic High in Alabama and has expressed a desire to coach at the college level. His son, Gunner Rivers, is committed to NC State for 2027, adding a personal connection. The program is seeking a new direction after failing to meet preseason expectations, leading to several organizational changes. Rivers could potentially energize fans and attract NIL funding, but he lacks college coaching experience, making the decision complex.

• 3:22 PMCBS Sports — NC State hiring Philip Rivers would be unconventional, but he might still be the right fit
• 3:07 PMCBS Sports — NC State hiring Phillip Rivers would be unconventional, but he might still be the right fit