NC State Reaches Agreement With Former Quarterback Philip Rivers for Head Coach Position
NC State has reached an agreement with former quarterback Philip Rivers to become its head coach, pending university trustee approval.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, November 12, 2026 —
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina State University has announced an agreement in principle with former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers to take over as the program’s head football coach. The appointment is contingent upon final approval from the university’s board of trustees.
Rivers, a standout collegiate quarterback for NC State before a long career in the National Football League, is set to transition into a leadership role for the university’s football program. His tenure would begin if the university trustees formally ratify the agreement.
Specific details regarding the terms of the agreement, including the contract duration and financial compensation, were not immediately disclosed following the announcement. The timeline for the university trustee approval process was also not provided.
Rivers played for NC State from 2000 to 2003, setting numerous school records during his collegiate career. He was subsequently drafted into the NFL, where he enjoyed an 17-year career primarily with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and later the Indianapolis Colts before retiring after the 2020 season. His transition to coaching would mark a significant move for the former player.
The university has not yet released further information regarding the scope of Rivers’ responsibilities or the expected start date, beyond the pending trustee approval.
Story summarized from the original created by AARON BEARD, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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