# Philip Rivers to coach NC State Wolfpack

> Philip Rivers finalizes return to NC State as head coach after high school playoff loss.
- Title: Philip Rivers to coach NC State Wolfpack · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: Philip Rivers finalizes return to NC State as head coach after high school playoff loss.
- Keywords: philip rivers, nc state, wolfpack, head coach, college football, st. michael catholic, alabama high school playoffs, 2027 season, college football playoff, acc, OutKick
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/philip-rivers-finalizing-agreement-return-nc-state-wolfpack-head-coach-remarkable-move
- Author: Trey Wallace
- Published: 2026-11-08T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: philip rivers, nc state, wolfpack, head coach, college football, st. michael catholic, alabama high school playoffs, 2027 season, college football playoff, acc, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Philip Rivers will become NC State's head coach in 2027 after finalizing a deal with the university.