Philip Rivers Weighs NC State Coaching Opportunity

Philip Rivers said he had spoken with NC State officials about the school’s head coaching vacancy, while offering no indication that he had decided whether to take the job. The former Wolfpack quarterback and current St. Michael’s Catholic High School coach addressed the possibility after his team lost in Alabama’s Double-A playoffs.

Rivers said coaching his son, Gunner, who has committed to NC State for the Class of 2027, would be meaningful but would not determine his choice. He also noted that the opportunity could mean a major change for him and his family.

The 44-year-old said he had been focused on his high school team’s playoff run and would consider what comes next. He did not provide further details about his discussions with NC State.

NC State dismissed Dave Doeren on October 24, following a 31-28 defeat at Stanford. The university fired defensive coordinator DJ Eliot the next day, named Todd Goebbel interim head coach and assigned defensive coordinator duties to Charlton Warren.

Rivers is among the possible candidates under consideration. NC State has also interviewed Russell Wilson, another former NFL quarterback who played for the Wolfpack.