Dave Doeren Addresses Retirement Rumors at NC State
During his 13-year tenure at NC State, Dave Doeren has maintained consistent performance, with the football program often experiencing seasons with winning records but falling short of major breakthroughs. Since taking the job in 2013, NC State has won between seven and nine games in every season except one from 2014 to 2023, never surpassing nine wins.
The seasons with nine victories ended with NC State ranked in the AP Top 25, though the team narrowly missed reaching the ACC Championship game, never making the journey from Raleigh to Charlotte for it either.
Instances of steady, moderate success often lead to changes in coaching staff, as seen in other programs: Georgia replaced Mark Richt with Kirby Smart for improvement, while Minnesota fired Glen Mason after six bowl appearances in seven years, experiencing fewer bowl games afterward.
Despite this pattern, Doeren remains committed and confident about his future with NC State.
"I'm having a blast," Doeren told ESPN's Inside ACCess podcast. "I have four years left on my contract, I fully expect to coach in. So 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 meat on the bone for me, personally."
Doeren’s outlook reflects his dedication to the program and his desire to continue building on the foundation he has established.
Summary
Dave Doeren rejects retirement speculation, emphasizing his commitment to coach NC State through his current contract and continue developing the football program.
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