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Philip Rivers Set to Become NC State Head Coach
Former quarterback expected to finalize contract Friday after trustees meeting
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Hiring Expected to Wrap Up
Philip Rivers is poised to take over as head football coach at his alma mater once the NC State Board of Trustees completes its meeting Friday. The move comes after Dave Doeren was dismissed on Oct. 24. Rivers, who has no prior college coaching experience, emerged early as the top candidate during the search process. Russell Wilson also held discussions about the role.
High School Success and Transition
The 44-year-old is in his sixth season leading St. He informed NC State he wanted to complete the current high school season, which concluded Friday, before moving to the college level.
Playing Career and Family Ties
Rivers played quarterback at NC State from 2000 to 2003, setting multiple program and conference marks with 13,484 passing yards and 95 touchdowns. He guided the team to four consecutive bowl appearances and three victories. His son Gunner committed to the Wolfpack on Feb. 23 and is ranked 168th in the SC Next 300 after throwing for 10,847 yards and 119 touchdowns in high school before a knee injury ended his career. Rivers spent 17 NFL seasons, mostly with the Chargers, and appeared in three games for the Colts last year.
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