NC State fires coach Doeren after 31-28 loss to Stanford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
North Carolina State dismissed head coach Dave Doeren following a 31-28 loss to Stanford, marking his exit after 14 seasons. The Wolfpack's recent struggles left them 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the ACC. Doeren's buyout totals $9.75 million. Earlier in the week, Maryland fired coach Mike Locksley after a 2-5 start this season, resulting in a nearly $10 million buyout. This season has seen a delay in coaching changes, as it is the first without any FBS firings before October since 2019.
- •Dave Doeren fired after 14 seasons at NC State.
- •NC State's record stands at 3-4 and 1-3 in the ACC.
- •Maryland fired Mike Locksley with a 2-5 season record.
- •Combined buyouts for both coaches near $20 million.
- •No FBS coaches were fired before October this year.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — CFB Firings Tracker: NC State, Maryland Owe Nearly $20M to Coaches
"More costly coaching changes could follow as pressure mounts across college football.
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