NC State works to finalize Philip Rivers coaching deal

Sport · First reported 8 Nov, 18:02 · Updated 18:37

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Reports say NC State is working to finalize a deal to make alumnus Philip Rivers its football head coach, succeeding Dave Doeren. The move would be Rivers’ first coaching job at the college or professional level.

Reports say NC State and Rivers are finalizing an agreement; the school’s trustees are expected to consider the contract at a meeting this week.
Rivers would replace Dave Doeren and take his first coaching job at the college or professional level.
Rivers’ high school season ended with a playoff loss, and his son Gunner, who is committed to NC State, is expected to enroll in January.

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Key facts

Reported status: NC State and Rivers were working to finalize a deal.
Outgoing coach: Dave Doeren was fired, according to the reports.
Rivers’ coaching role: The Post reports this would be his first college or professional coaching job.
Trustee meeting: NC State’s board of trustees was scheduled to meet the following week to approve the contract.
Gunner Rivers: He is committed to NC State; Fox reports he would enroll in January.