NC State Reportedly Taps Former Quarterback Philip Rivers as Head Coach
NC State has reportedly reached an agreement for former quarterback Philip Rivers to become head coach, pending university trustee approval.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, November 12, 2026 — NC State University has reportedly reached an agreement to name former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers as its next head football coach. The potential appointment is contingent upon approval from the university’s board of trustees.
Philip Rivers, known for his extensive career as a quarterback in the National Football League, is slated to take the helm of the NC State football program. The terms of the reported agreement have not been publicly disclosed.
The decision, should it be finalized and approved by the university trustees, would mark a significant transition for the NC State athletics department. The details surrounding the timeline for the trustee approval process were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by AARON BEARD, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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