As rumors circulated about who will be the next head coach for the NC State football team, there have been two names that have been some of the more productive NFL quarterbacks in the 21st century. With Russell Wilson and Philip Rivers interviewing for the open NC State football role, it looks like the latter has won the job.

According to college football insiders Chris Low and Pete Nakos of On3 Sports, Rivers has “accepted” the role of being the next head coach of the Wolfpack.

“BREAKING: Philip Rivers has accepted the NC State head coaching job, returning to his alma mater, [Chris Low] and
[Pete Nakos] report,” On3 Sports wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “An official announcement is expected in the near future.”

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