NC State Fires Dave Doeren amid 14th Season as HC, Contract Buyout Details Revealed

NC State has fired head coach Dave Doeren following a 3-4 start to the 2026 season, the school announced Saturday.

"I want to thank coach Doeren for his service and contributions to NC State, and for always representing the university with pride," NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan said as part of the announcement. "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."

Doeren had served as head coach of the Wolfpack since 2013 and was the fourth-longest tenured FBS coach prior to his dismissal.

NC State running backs coach and special teams coordinator Todd Goebbel will take over as interim head coach following losses to Stanford and Wake Forest.

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