NC State reportedly finalizing deal to name Philip Rivers next head coach
from Andrew Wright, with YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com
From the moment that North Carolina State made the decision to fire longtime head coach Dave Doeren, there has been one name that many in the college football world expected to be named the next head coach.
That name was former NC State quarterback and future NFL Hall of Famer Philip Rivers. Rivers had denied conversations between the two sides on several occasions, but the latest report on Sunday indicated that a deal is close to being finished.
NC State is finalizing a deal to name Philip Rivers its next head coach
According to reports from college football insiders Chris Low and Pete Nakos of On3, NC State is finalizing a deal that will make Rivers the program’s next head coach.
The reports have indicated that Rivers has already begun reaching out to front offices and coaching staffs to put together his potential staff at NC State.
Rivers was the quarterback at NC State from 2000 to 2003, throwing 95 touchdowns and leading the Wolfpack to one of the most successful four-year stretches in program history.
Philip Rivers will have a familiar face in his quarterback room
The eldest Rivers won’t be the lone one on campus at NC State next season. His son, four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers, committed to NC State back in February.
The likely departure of current quarterback CJ Bailey could open the door for the father-son duo to take over as head coach and starting quarterback in 2027.
Rivers’ return to his alma mater will certainly put a ton of eyes on NC State, and it will certainly be one of the storylines to follow in college football next season.