Philip Rivers has officially “emerged as the focus” for NC State’s head coaching search, a massive pivot for a program looking for a serious turnaround. This isn’t just a rumor floating around, either. On3.com’s Chris Low, Brett McMurphy, and Pete Nakos dropped the news, making it clear the former star quarterback is their guy.
Here’s the kicker, though: there’s absolutely no timetable for Rivers to take the job. Why? Because the man is currently finishing out his 2026 season as the head coach of St. Michael Catholic High School down in Alabama. You heard that right, a high school coach is now the prime target for a major college program. NC State clearly needs a new direction after firing head coach Dave Doeren, especially after their rough 3-4 start to the 2026 campaign. They are looking for someone to light a fire, and Rivers definitely brings that kind of energy.
The clock is ticking for NC State, but it looks like they will have to wait for their top candidate to finish his current commitments. Fans are going to be glued to any updates on this one.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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