Brief

NC State dismisses football coach Dave Doeren after 14 seasons

The Wolfpack announced the firing on Oct. 24, citing a disappointing start and a lack of breakthrough success.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:44:23 GMT

North Carolina State University fired head football coach Dave Doeren on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, ending a 14‑season tenure that included the program’s all‑time wins record but no ACC championship or 10‑win season.

Doeren, 54, left with a 98‑74 record after the Wolfpack fell to 3‑4 with a road loss to Stanford, a team projected to finish last in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Athletic director Boo Corrigan thanked Doeren for his service and wished him and his family well. Running backs coach and special teams coordinator Todd Goebbel was named interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

During Doeren’s time, NC State earned 11 bowl bids and posted eight or nine wins in most seasons, including a 9‑4 victory over rival North Carolina. However, the program never reached an ACC championship game or the 10‑win mark, which has been achieved only once in its history. The 2026 season marked a rapid decline, prompting the university’s decision.

Key facts

Dave Doeren was fired as NC State head football coach on Oct. 24, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Doeren finished with a 98‑74 record, the most wins in program history. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Todd Goebbel will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season. (winnipegfreepress.com)
The firing followed a 3‑4 start after a loss to Stanford. (winnipegfreepress.com)