NC State fires head coach Doeren after 3-4 season start
The university dismissed Doeren following a loss to Stanford in his 14th season leading the programme.
At a glance
- NC State fired head coach Dave Doeren on Saturday
- The team had a 3-4 record at the time of dismissal
- Doeren was in his 14th season with the programme
- The firing followed an upset loss to Stanford
NC State University has terminated head coach Dave Doeren after the team started the season with a 3-4 record. The decision came after the programme's defeat to Stanford.
Doeren had been in his 14th season as head coach at the time of his dismissal.
Why it matters
Head coaching changes mid-season are significant in college football and can affect team performance and recruitment.
Original reporting
This brief was written with AI assistance from the reports listed above and checked against our editorial policy. Spotted an error? Request a correction.
