Russell Wilson interviews for NC State head coaching position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson has interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at NC State. He joins fellow former Wolfpack quarterback Philip Rivers in the search for the position. Wilson, who played at NC State before a successful NFL career, retired last season and has transitioned to an analyst role at CBS. His interest in returning to coach his alma mater shows a commitment to college football, marking a potential new chapter in his career.
- •Russell Wilson conducted an interview for NC State’s head coaching job.
- •Philip Rivers is also a candidate for the position.
- •Wilson played three seasons at NC State before his NFL career.
- •He retired from the NFL last season and currently works as a CBS analyst.
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Russell Wilson reportedly joins Philip Rivers in interviewing for NC State head coaching job
"NC State is not keeping a low profile in its head coaching search.
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