Analyst John Middlekauff has predicted that former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers will be named the head coach of the NC State Wolfpack, outlining a potential timeline for the hire following a recent interview. The prediction was reported by College Sports Network on November 7, 2026. Rivers, who played for the Indianapolis Colts during the 2020 season, was photographed at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2025, during a game against the San Francisco 49ers.
John Middlekauff Predicts Philip Rivers Will Be Named NC State Head Coach
