N.C. State Fires Football Coach Dave Doeren After 14 Seasons
N.C. State has fired football coach Dave Doeren, ending his 14-season tenure with the program.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 24, 2026 —
N.C. State has fired football coach Dave Doeren, ending his 14-season tenure with the program. The available information confirms the decision and the length of Doeren’s time with the team, but does not provide further details about the circumstances.
No reason for the firing was provided. The information also does not identify who will lead the football program next, whether an interim coach has been named, or when a successor might be selected. It does not state whether Doeren will receive any departure payment or describe the terms of his departure.
The end of a 14-season tenure marks a change in leadership for N.C. State’s football program. However, no details were provided about the team’s record during Doeren’s time as coach, the timing of the decision, or the university’s plans for the program. Those points remain unconfirmed based on the information available.
The announcement does not include a statement from Doeren, N.C. State, or university officials. No additional information was provided about the search for a new coach or the program’s immediate plans. The confirmed development is limited to Doeren’s firing and the conclusion of his 14 seasons with N.C. State.
Story summarized from the original created by AARON BEARD, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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