NC State has officially appointed former standout quarterback Philip Rivers as its new head football coach.
The university Board of Trustees approved a five-year agreement during a meeting on Friday, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Rivers, 44, replaces Dave Doeren, who was dismissed in October during his 14th season with the program.
The new coach previously spent six seasons leading the football program at St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama.
While the university did not disclose financial details, WRAL reported that the deal is worth approximately $3.25 million annually.
Rivers expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to return to the university where he played 51 games from 2000 to 2003.
“I am humbled and honored to be the next head football coach at NC State University,” Rivers said in a statement released by the school.
“In many ways, I feel like I’m coming home.”
Athletic Director Boo Corrigan praised the selection, noting that the former quarterback brings a winning mentality to the program.
“Philip Rivers is one of one and the right person to lead NC State Football into its next era,” Corrigan stated.
The Wolfpack currently hold a 4-5 record following a recent loss to Duke.
Interim coach Todd Goebbel will remain in charge for the remainder of the season, beginning with a game against Syracuse on Saturday.
Rivers, who is the ACC’s all-time leading passer, will be formally introduced during a private event on Monday that will be broadcast on the ACC Network.
His son, Gunner Rivers, is currently committed to join the university as part of the 2027 recruiting class.
This hire marks the first football coaching appointment made by Corrigan during his tenure as athletic director.