Report Links Russell Wilson to NC State Head Coaching Job After Dave Doeren Firing

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NC State Wolfpack is searching for Dave Doeren’s replacement, with former Wolfpack quarterbacks among the candidates being considered.

Russell Wilson is among the candidates, interviewing for the position five months after retiring from the NFL.

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Russell Wilson explores coaching after NFL retirement

Former  NFL quarterback Russell Wilson has interviewed for NC State’s head coaching position, according to On3. Wilson interviewed for the job on Tuesday, November 3.

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes to a teammate before Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) can get to him, Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Wilson played for NC State from 2008 to 2010 during a three-year starting career with the Wolfpack. His interview comes five months after he announced his retirement from the NFL. Philip Rivers has also emerged as a candidate in the search.

NC State fired Doeren on October 24 after a 31-28 loss to Stanford left the team with a 3-4 overall record and a 1-3 mark in ACC play. Doeren had led the program since 2013, recording 98 wins, the most in school history. Running backs coach and special teams coordinator Todd Goebbel was appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

Wilson enrolled at NC State in 2007 and redshirted his first season. From 2008 to 2010, he recorded 8,545 passing yards and 76 touchdowns, plus 1,089 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. After helping the Wolfpack finish 9-4 in 2010, he transferred to Wisconsin, where he threw for 3,175 yards and 33 touchdowns.

The Seattle Seahawks selected Wilson in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He spent 14 seasons in the NFL from 2012 to 2025, leading Seattle to a Super Bowl XLVIII victory after the 2013 season. The Seahawks returned to the championship game the following year but lost to the New England Patriots.

Wilson earned 10 Pro Bowl selections and finished his NFL career with 46,966 passing yards and 353 touchdowns. After leaving Seattle, he played for the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. He started three games for the Giants during the 2025 season before announcing his retirement in June 2026.

Following his retirement, Wilson joined CBS Sports as an analyst for the 2026 NFL season. He became part of The NFL Today pregame show alongside James Brown, Bill Cowher and Nate Burleson. He has no previous coaching experience at the college or professional level.

Rivers’ name has also surfaced during the search process. He played for the Wolfpack from 2000 to 2003, starting 51 games before the New York Giants selected him fourth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He spent most of his 17-plus-season NFL career with the Chargers and earned eight Pro Bowl selections.

His son, Gunner Rivers, is a four-star quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class who has committed to NC State.

NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan is leading the search for Doeren’s replacement, with university chancellor Kevin Howell involved in the process. Former NFL head coach Bill Cowher and former NC State player Dwayne Washington are serving as advisers. The next head coach will be responsible for recruiting, the transfer portal, NIL, player retention and the team’s on-field performance.

Meanwhile, Goebbel began his interim tenure against California on October 31. NC State won 31-10, scoring 21 points in the second half while holding California scoreless after halftime. The victory improved the Wolfpack’s record to 4-4.

NC State’s coaching search remains ongoing as university officials continue evaluating candidates to lead the program moving forward.

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