North Carolina State football rumors: Add Brian Kelly to long list of head coach c…
North Carolina · CharlotteIt appears that a former power 4 head football coach is in the mix to be the next North Carolina State head coach. Kelly also coached at Notre Dame, Cincinnati and Central Michigan.
His tenure at LSU was marked by disappointment, and he was fired in 2025. North Carolina State was hoping to compete this season for an ACC championship.
The season never clicked to this point, as the team opened the year with a blowout loss to Virginia. Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)
Doeren had been the head coach for the school for more than a decade . "I appreciate his leadership during his 14-year tenure and the passion he brought to this role."
KEY POINTS
- North Carolina State football rumors: Add Brian Kelly to long list of head coach candidates alongside Philip Rivers.
- The North Carolina State football program is looking for a new head coach .
- The Wolfpack fired coach Dave Doeren, following a rough 3-4 start to the season.
- "I want to thank Coach Doeren for his service and contributions to NC State, and for always representing the university with pride," NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan said in a statement, per ESPN.