Sports analyst John Middlekauff has predicted a timeline for former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers to become the next head coach of the NC State Wolfpack, following what he described as a telling interview. Rivers, who played 17 seasons in the NFL, most recently with the Colts in 2020, has been linked to the college coaching role amid speculation about his post-playing career. The prediction was reported by College Sports Network on November 7, 2026.
John Middlekauff Predicts Philip Rivers Will Be Named NC State Coach



