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Philip Rivers Named NC State Head Football Coach

Philip Rivers Named NC State Head Football Coach
World Sports · 13:06:25 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has been named the next head football coach at North Carolina State University, according to a report from Yahoo Sports on Sunday.

The announcement marks a return to Raleigh for Rivers, who played for the Wolfpack from 2000 to 2003. In a 2002 game against Florida State at Carter-Finley Stadium, Rivers led NC State to a 17-7 victory.

Details of the contract and an official introduction date have not yet been released.

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