# NC State set to hire Philip Rivers: How other ex-NFL stars have fared as college football head coaches?
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4 outlets covering · First listed: CBS Sports, Nov 12, 2026, 8:56 AM · Read it:
With Philip Rivers set to take over his alma mater at NC State, here's a look at how other former NFL standouts have fared leading collegiate programs
## Who's covering it
In the order they published:
- Nov 11, 2026, 9:42 PM: [Philip Rivers formally accepts NC State's head coaching job: Source]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
Rivers, an NC State alumnus, was the team's quarterback in 2002 when the program had its only double-digit win season in history.
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:37 AM: [College football picks, Week 11]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
The Detroit News’ Angelique S. Chengelis, Connor Earegood, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski make their picks against the spread for Week 11 of the college football season.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:38 AM: [A Homecoming At NC State: Philip Rivers Agrees To Become Wolfpack's Head Coach]() — Fox Sports (Sports, United States)
The NC State Wolfpack have officially hired former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers as the program's next head football coach.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:56 AM: [NC State set to hire Philip Rivers: How other ex-NFL stars have fared as college football head coaches?]() — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
With Philip Rivers set to take over his alma mater at NC State, here's a look at how other former NFL standouts have fared leading collegiate programs