NC State fires Dave Doeren after 14 years as Wolfpack football coach following loss to Stanford
NC State has fired head football coach Dave Doeren following a 3-4 start to the season and a recent loss to Stanford. The university has begun a national search for a replacement, with Todd Goebbel serving as interim coach for the remainder of the year.
Why it matters
The firing marks the end of a 14-year tenure, highlighting the high-pressure nature of collegiate athletics and the impact of performance expectations on coaching careers.
North Carolina State announced Saturday the firing of head football coach Dave Doeren. The announcement comes a day after the Wolfpack fell to 3-4 on the season after losing to Stanford, 31-28. "I want to thank Coach Doeren for his service and contributions to NC State, and for always representing the university with pride," athletic director Boo Corrigan said in a statement. "I appreciate his leadership during his 14-year tenure and the passion he brought to this role. We wish Dave, [wife] Sara and his family the best in the future." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The school said a "national search" for the team's next head coach will begin "immediately." Doeren had been with the program since 2013 after two seasons at Northern Illinois, his very first head coaching gig.
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