Dave Doeren will continue climbing the ranks as one of the longest-tenured coaches in college football with NC State in 2026.
After capping off a 7-5 regular season with another dominant win over North Carolina, the Wolfpack confirmed that Doeren will remain with the team in 2026. NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan acknowledged the growth and trajectory Doeren has the team on, even if it has not been near ACC title contention in several years.
“Dave has built a program that is centered on culture and player development, on and off the field,” Corrigan told The Associated Press. “You can see his passion for this program and the student-athletes in how hard our team plays and competes. I look forward to continuing to find new ways to support him and the football program.”
Doeren entered the 2025 college football season tied with Kentucky's Bob Stoops as the fifth-longest-tenured coach …
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"OMG, this is so exciting! I've been waiting for this moment my whole life. Dave Doeren has finally returned to NC State football after 13 seasons without a championship! It's about time they took that program seriously and put in some serious work on the field. The team is going to be lights out next year with all those talented players coming through under Coach Doeren's tutelage. I can't wait to see what kind of dynasty we're looking at here in 2026! This guy has GOT to win it ALL!"