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Sources: Ex-QB Wilson interviews with NC State, joins Rivers as HC candidate

Russell Wilson interviewed for the head coaching job at NC State on Tuesday, joining Philip Rivers as prominent candidates, sources told ESPN.

By Adam Schefter · ESPN

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 1:03 AM

Key Things to Know

Russell Wilson has interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at NC State.
NC State is searching for a replacement after dismissing head coach Dave Doeren on Oct. 24.
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is also considered a prominent candidate for the role.

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Former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson interviewed on Tuesday for the head coaching vacancy at NC State, according to sources reported by ESPN. The 38-year-old former Super Bowl champion joins fellow alumnus Philip Rivers as a prominent candidate to replace Dave Doeren, who was dismissed by the Wolfpack on Oct. 24.

Wilson played at NC State from 2008 to 2010 before finishing his college career at Wisconsin and spending 14 seasons in the NFL. Wilson recently retired in June to join CBS Sports as an analyst, while Rivers currently coaches high school football in Alabama.

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Sources: Ex-QB Wilson interviews with NC State, joins Rivers as HC candidate

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