Philip Rivers Says Nothing Is Imminent on NC State Job

NC State is searching for a head football coach after dismissing Dave Doeren, with former quarterback Philip Rivers emerging as a reported focus of the process. Rivers, who coaches a high school team in Alabama, said there was “nothing imminent” and that his attention was on the team’s postseason. Rivers addressed the speculation Friday night after coaching St. Michael Catholic in Fairhope, Alabama. He said he understood the discussion but was taking matters one day at a time and was excited about the postseason with his players. He also said “you never say never,” while reiterating that nothing was imminent. The characterization of Rivers as a focus of the search traces to a report by On3. It does not establish that NC State has made him an offer or that he intends to pursue the job. Rivers has not coached at the college level. NC State has also been in contact with agents representing other coaches, according to reporting on the search. The Wolfpack dismissed Doeren on October 24, a day after a 31-28 loss to Stanford left the team 3-4. He had led NC State for 14 seasons and was the program’s winningest coach, with 98 victories. Running backs coach and special teams...