Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, is reportedly in serious discussions to become the head coach at his alma mater, North Carolina State University.
Rivers, who played 17 seasons in the NFL, most notably with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts, has been serving as a high school football coach in Alabama since retiring from professional football. He briefly paused that role last year when he returned to the NFL for a short stint after nearly five seasons away from the league.
The potential move would mark Rivers' first college coaching position. NC State has not officially commented on the talks.
Andy Backstrom contributed to this report on October 31, 2026.
