NC State fires head coach in large $10.3 million shakeup
The woes proceed for North Carolina State soccer.
Seven video games into the 2026 season, this system is firing head coach Dave Doeren, the college confirmed.
The ousting comes after the Wolfpack suffered a brutal 31-28 loss to Stanford on Friday, placing them at 3-4 on the yr.
“I need to thank Coach Doeren for his service and contributions to NC State, and for all the time representing the college with satisfaction,” NC State Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan stated in an announcement. “I admire his management throughout his 14-year tenure and the eagerness he delivered to this position.
“We want Dave, Sara and his household the perfect sooner or later.”
Corrigan additionally revealed that Todd Goebbel, the Wolfpack’s operating backs coach/particular groups coordinator, shall be serving as interim head coach for the rest of the season.
In response to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, former eight-time Professional Bowl NFL quarterback — and Wolfpack alum — Phillip Rivers may very well be a reputation to observe as NC State’s head coach subsequent season, together with his son, Gunner, dedicated to play there subsequent season.
Doeren, who nonetheless had three years left on his deal at NC State, shall be owed a whopping $10.3 million from the college.
Doeren was on the helm of NC State’s soccer program for 14 years, first being employed by the college forward of the 2012 season.
Throughout his time at NC State, Doeren completed with a 98-73 document and a 52-57 document within the ACC, posting 10 profitable seasons with 11 bowl appearances.
This season, nonetheless, has been disappointing for the Wolfpack, as they maintain a 1-4 document towards Energy 4 opponents.
