Coverage dated November 11, 2026 to November 12, 2026

Philip Rivers 'formally accepts' NC State job; board to approve deal Friday: Reports

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Philip Rivers has "formally accepted" the position of head football coach at his alma mater, North Carolina State University, according to On3's Pete Nakos and Chris Low. WRAL reports that board approval for Rivers' hire is expected to take place on Friday.

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Independent Journal Review
Philip Rivers set to return to NC State as head coach (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Nov 11, 2026
Independent Journal Review's feed description
Philip Rivers has accepted NC State’s head football coaching job, returning to the program where he played after coaching at an Alabama high school. The university’s trustees are expected to approve his contract, though he has no college or professional coaching experience.
The Daily Caller
NC State Finalizing Deal With Philip Rivers To Be Next Head Football Coach: REPORT (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Nov 11, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
The Wolfpack are making the right decision
Philadelphia Inquirer
NC State reaches deal for former QB Philip Rivers to become coach, with trustees set to approve Friday, AP source says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Nov 12, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
NC State reaches deal for former QB Philip Rivers to become coach, with trustees set to approve Friday, AP source says
CBS 17 Raleigh
NC State reaches deal for former QB Philip Rivers to become coach, AP source says (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)
Published Nov 12, 2026
CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description
N.C. State has reached an agreement with former Wolfpack and NFL quarterback Philip Rivers to become head coach, with that deal heading to university trustees for approval, a person with knowledge of the situation said.
FOX8 WGHP
Philip Rivers 'formally accepts' NC State job; board to approve deal Friday: Reports (opens FOX8 WGHP)
Published Nov 12, 2026
FOX8 WGHP's feed description
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Philip Rivers has "formally accepted" the position of head football coach at his alma mater, North Carolina State University, according to On3's Pete Nakos and Chris Low. WRAL reports that board approval for Rivers' hire is expected to take place on Friday.
HuffPost
Former NFL QB Philip Rivers To Be Head Coach At NC State (opens HuffPost)
Published Nov 12, 2026
HuffPost's feed description
Rivers was a four-year starter at the school and set several Atlantic Coast Conference records before becoming the No. 4 overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft.