While nothing is finished yet, indications continue to suggest that Philip Rivers has the NC State head coaching position lined up if he wants it.
There is “continued momentum” toward Rivers being named the next NC State coach, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. The two sides are expected to have further communication in the near future, and nothing has yet been finalized.
An update on Philip Rivers and the NC State head coaching opening: The two sides are expected to have further communication in the near future and there’s continued momentum at the moment toward Rivers ultimately being the hire, sources tell @CBSSports. Nothing final at this point though.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) November 3, 2026
All indications are that Rivers is poised to be the next coach at NC State, which would be a coup for the school. The hire would drive significant fan interest, as Rivers remains an NC State icon and one of the most successful players in the history of the program.
At present, Rivers is the head coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Ala. He has said he wants to focus on his current role and see out the season, but even he admitted that he would have to strongly consider an offer from his alma mater…