# Philip Rivers Named NC State Head Coach

> Philip Rivers, former NFL star, joins NC State as head coach after 17-year career.
- Title: Philip Rivers Named NC State Head Coach · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Philip Rivers, former NFL star, joins NC State as head coach after 17-year career.
- Keywords: philip rivers, nc state, head coach, wolfpack, ncaa, football, acc, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/philip-rivers-sends-strong-message-to-nc-state-after-being-named-head-coach-12712756
- Author: Brian Jones
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: philip rivers, nc state, head coach, wolfpack, ncaa, football, acc
## Philip Rivers Hired
Philip Rivers officially becomes NC State's head football coach after signing a five-year contract.

> i am humbled and honored to be the next head football coach at nc state university
## Rivers' Message to Wolfpack
Rivers says he feels like coming home after playing for the Wolfpack as a 18-year-old from Alabama.

> in many ways, i feel like i'm coming home. this is where it all began for me as an 18-year-old kid from alabama
## Rivers' Coaching Commitment
Rivers pledges hard work and dedication to winning with his coaching staff and players.

> i will give it everything i have as the coach. there's no denying that this is going to take hard work, but we're not scared of hard
## Rivers' Background
Rivers played for NC State from 2000 to 2003 and had a successful NFL career before coaching high school teams.
## Key takeaway

Philip Rivers becomes NC State's head football coach following a five-year contract after retiring from the NFL.