Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is reportedly interested in becoming the head football coach at North Carolina State University, according to a USA TODAY Sports report by John Leuzzi published on November 1, 2026. The report indicates there is a catch to Rivers' potential candidacy, though specific details were not disclosed in the initial coverage.
Rivers, who played 17 seasons in the NFL primarily with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts, has been involved in high school coaching since retiring from professional football. The 42-year-old Alabama native served as head coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama, leading the program to a state championship.
NC State's football program has been seeking stability after recent coaching changes. The Wolfpack compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and play home games at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina.
