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NC State dismisses DJ Elliot as defensive coordinator following coach's firing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

NC State dismisses DJ Elliot as defensive coordinator following coach's firing
Summary

NC State announced on October 25, 2026, that defensive coordinator DJ Elliot has been relieved of his duties, following the firing of head football coach Dave Doeren. This decision came after NC State's narrow 31-28 road loss to Stanford, which left the Wolfpack with a 1-3 record in the ACC and 3-4 overall. Interim head coach Todd Goebbel will lead the team moving forward, with Charlton Warren taking over defensive play-calling. Additionally, football general manager Andy Vaughn has also been let go. Changes were anticipated, though the timing of the dismissals has surprised some alumni and fans.

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  • •DJ Elliot relieved of duties as defensive coordinator on October 25, 2026.
  • •NC State's loss to Stanford dropped them to 1-3 in the ACC.
  • •Charlton Warren appointed to handle defensive play-calling for the remainder of the season.
  • •Football general manager Andy Vaughn has also been fired.
  • •Todd Goebbel will hold his first media briefing on Tuesday.
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  • 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — NC State parts ways with defensive coordinator DJ Elliot, football general manager
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A day after the firing of head football coach Dave Doeren, NC State announced that defensive coordinator DJ Eliot has been relieved of his duties.

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