NC State fires coach Dave Doeren after 14 seasons with the Wolfpack

NC State has fired head coach Dave Doeren following a loss to Stanford, dropping the team's record to 3-4 this season. The decision comes after 14 years with the program, making it one of the most notable coaching vacancies in college football. Various potential successors are being discussed, including Florida's Buster Faulkner and former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers. No specific timeline for hiring a replacement has been provided, but interest in the position is expected to be high among candidates.

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