From OutKick · Trey Wallace · · 1m 10s
Philip Rivers to coach NC State Wolfpack
Philip Rivers finalizes return to NC State as head coach after high school playoff loss.
In brief
Philip Rivers finalizes return to NC State as head coach after high school playoff loss. Philip Rivers will become NC State's head coach in 2027 after finalizing a deal with the university. Originally reported by OutKick.
Philip Rivers finalizing agreement
Philip Rivers is finalizing an agreement to return to NC State as head coach after his high school playoff game ended.
NC State board meeting
The NC State board of trustees will approve Rivers' contract this week after informal discussions with donors.
Rivers' high school game
Rivers coached St. Michael Catholic in their Alabama high school playoff game where they lost in the opening round.
Rivers' coaching staff
Rivers is building a coaching and front office staff for his first college head coaching role.
Rivers' son Gunner
Rivers' son Gunner is committed to NC State and will enroll in January 2027 to start his college career.
NIL resources for coaching
NC State will provide Rivers with NIL resources to attract college experience assistant coaches.
2027 season target
Rivers aims to have a competitive NC State team for the 2027 college football season.
The essence
Philip Rivers will become NC State's head coach in 2027 after finalizing a deal with the university.
