Russell Wilson interviews for FBS head coaching position at NC State

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Russell Wilson interviews for FBS head coaching position at NC State
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Former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson interviewed for the head coaching job at NC State on November 3. This comes after NC State fired coach Dave Doeren on October 24. Wilson, who played at NC State from 2008 to 2010, has transitioned to working as an analyst for CBS Sports following his retirement from the NFL in June. He is now among the leading candidates, alongside former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, for the position. Wilson's NFL career included a Super Bowl win with the Seattle Seahawks and subsequent stints with the Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants.

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  • •Russell Wilson interviewed for NC State head coaching job on November 3.
  • •NC State fired head coach Dave Doeren on October 24.
  • •Wilson played at NC State from 2008 to 2010.
  • •He retired from the NFL in June 2026 and joined CBS Sports as an analyst.
  • •Philip Rivers is another candidate for the NC State head coach position.
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