Dave Doeren fired at NC State in 14th season, program announces
By Andrew Olson
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Dave Doeren is out at NC State. The longtime coach of the Wolfpack will not complete his 14th season in Raleigh.
NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan made the announcement on Saturday. The Wolfpack lost 31-28 at Stanford on Friday night, falling to 3-4 on the season and 1-3 in ACC play. All 3 conference losses have come on the road.
“I want to thank Coach Doeren for his service and contributions to NC State, and for always representing the university with pride,” Corrigan said in a released statement. “I appreciate his leadership during his 14-year tenure and the passion he brought to this role. We wish Dave, Sara and his family the best in the future.”
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Doeren becomes the second Power 4 head coach to be fired this season, following the recent dismissal of Mike Locksley at Maryland. Doeren, 54, became NC State’s head coach in 2013. The Wolfpack went 98-73 in Doeren’s tenure, going 52-57 in ACC play. NC State received a bowl bid 11 times under Doeren.
NC State running backs coach/special teams coordinator Todd Goebbel will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2026 season. The Wolfpack host Cal in Week 9.
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