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NC State fires head coach Dave Doeren in massive $10.3 million shakeup

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Gamba-Ellis, T. (2026, October 24). NC State fires head coach Dave Doeren in massive $10.3 million shakeup. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/24/sports/nc-state-fires-head-coach-in-massive-10-3-million-shakeup/

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North Carolina State University fired football head coach Dave Doeren after seven games into the 2026 season following a loss to Stanford that left the team with a 3-4 record. Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan announced Todd Goebbel as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Doeren, who had three years left on his contract, will receive $10.3 million in severance pay. During his 14-year tenure at NC State, which began in 2012, Doeren achieved a 98-73 overall record and led the team to ten winning seasons with eleven bowl appearances.

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As of October 24, 2026, North Carolina State University fired football coach Dave Doeren midway through his 14th season, ending his tenure as the program's winningest coach with a record of 98-74. The decision came after the team lost to Stanford on Friday, dropping their record to 3-4 this year. Athletic director Boo Corrigan thanked Doeren for his contributions but acknowledged the need for change. Todd Goebbel, running backs coach and special teams coordinator, will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Doeren had three years left on his contract and is entitled to a $10.3 million buyout from the university.

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The woes continue for North Carolina State football. asserted

woes → continue → football

Seven games into the 2026 season, the program is firing head coach Dave Doeren, the school confirmed. asserted

school → fire → Doeren

The ousting comes after the Wolfpack suffered a brutal 31-28 loss to Stanford on Friday, putting them at 3-4 on the year. asserted

Wolfpack → come → year

“I want to thank Coach Doeren for his service and contributions to NC State, and for always representing the university with pride,” NC State Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan said in a statement. asserted

Corrigan → want → statement

“I appreciate his leadership during his 14-year tenure and the passion he brought to this role. asserted

he → appreciate → role

“We wish Dave, Sara and his family the best in the future.” asserted

We → wish → future

Corrigan also revealed that Todd Goebbel, the Wolfpack’s running backs coach/special teams coordinator, will be serving as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. asserted

Goebbel → reveal → season

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, former eight-time Pro Bowl NFL quarterback — and Wolfpack alum — Phillip Rivers could be a name to watch as NC State’s head coach next season, with his son, Gunner, committed to play there next season. uncertain

son → accord → coach

Doeren, who still had three years left on his deal at NC State, will be owed a whopping $10.3 million from the school. asserted

who → have → school

Doeren was at the helm of NC State’s football program for 14 years, first being hired by the school ahead of the 2012 season. asserted

Doeren → hire → season

During his time at NC State, Doeren finished with a 98-73 record and a 52-57 record in the ACC, posting 10 winning seasons with 11 bowl appearances. asserted

Doeren → finish → appearances

This season, however, has been disappointing for the Wolfpack, as they hold a 1-4 record against Power Four opponents. asserted

they → hold → opponents

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