Dave Doeren Shuts Down Retirement Speculation at NC State
Throughout Dave Doeren’s 13-year tenure at NC State, the football program has maintained a steady level of success. Since taking over in 2013, the Wolfpack have typically won between seven and nine games each season, rarely surpassing that mark but consistently remaining competitive.
NC State’s nine-win seasons all concluded with AP Top 25 finishes, though the team has yet to make the trip from Raleigh to Charlotte for the ACC Championship. The Wolfpack have often come close but have not broken through to that next level.
In college football, such steady results can lead some programs to seek a change. Georgia replaced Mark Richt with Kirby Smart and advanced to national prominence. Similarly, Minnesota dismissed Glen Mason after six bowl appearances in seven years, only to struggle in the following seasons.
Despite comparisons, Doeren remains committed to the school and unshaken by talk of burnout or retirement. When asked about his outlook, he made his stance clear.
“I'm having a blast,” Doeren told ESPN’s Inside ACCess podcast. “I have four years left on my contract. I fully expect to keep coaching. Unless they kick me out of here, I’m going to keep coming to work and doing everything I can to help NC State. There’s still meat on the bone for me personally.”
Summary
Dave Doeren affirmed his dedication to NC State, dismissing retirement talk and emphasizing his drive to continue building the program’s steady success.