Dave Doeren Coverage

More years, more money in new contract for NC State's Doeren

NC State football coach Dave Doeren will make more than $5.5 million in 2024.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Doeren: There's a lot of talent out there. Now we've got to get it all pointed in the right direction

NC State football had 18 guys in their first college practice and 32 new players. Head coach Dave Doeren spoke about blending the new and old, plus what stands out about QB Grayson McCall and other offseason moves

Grayson McCall has fast track to start 2024 season for NC State

Heading into the 2024 season, Coastal Carolina transfer Grayson McCall is the only quarterback on NC State's roster with in-game college experience.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Doeren: [NIL] Has pushed greed and a lack of character and integrity into the sport

Dave Doeren was asked about what changes he would make to the landscape of college football.

Doeren: He inspired a lot of people, including me

NC State head coach Dave Doeren spoke about the impact quarterback Brennan Armstrong had in just his one year in the program

Wildcats topple Wolfpack in first-ever Pop-Tarts Bowl

The Wolfpack came into the game hoping to get the school's second-ever 10-win season in football, but Kansas State had other plans Thursday night in Orlando.

Doeren: K-State, NC State physical, well-matched. 'It's gonna be fun.'

Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack are looking for win #10 against Kansas State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Mack vs. Dave, Bryce balling and a tasty trophy in the sports moments of the week

A candid camera moment has cranked up the heat in the UNC/NC State rivalry. Plus, a very good day for Duke football, two top draft picks meet and more!

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

No. 18 NC State trips up in Pop-Tarts Bowl, falls short of 10-win milestone

The Wolfpack were seeking their second-ever 10-win season, but couldn't contain Kansas State freshman Avery Johnson in a 28-19 loss.

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

NC State, UNC and Duke coaches explain how they build rosters with high school recruits and transfer portal

NC State's Dave Doeren, North Carolina's Mack Brown and Duke's Manny Diaz explain how they build their football rosters with the transfer portal and National Signing Day.

Recruiting no longer just for coaches. NC State, Doeren turn to NFL model in overhaul

NC State has more than a dozen non-coaching staffers that play major roles in recruiting.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Doeren on postgame comments vs. UNC: 'I have a lot of regret that was on TV'

NC State coach Dave Doeren explains the circumstances behind his comments caught on camera after a momentous victory against UNC on Nov. 25.

Doeren on postgame comments vs. UNC: 'I have a lot of regret that was on TV'

NC State head coach Dave Doeren responds to UNC coach Mack Brown calling the Doeren's postgame comments 'classless' when Doeren was caught on camera calling the Tar Heels 'pieces of s---' following NC State's win against Carolina in the regular season finale.

Cox: Mack Brown should 'just say it' when referring to Dave Doeren

Dennis Cox of 99.9 The Fan talks about UNC coach Mack Brown's comments on Wednesday toward NC State coach Dave Doeren.

Dave Doeren talks NC State's National Signing Day

NC State coach Dave Doeren talks about State's incoming class on National Signing Day.

'Classless': Mack Brown irked over Dave Doeren's foul language toward UNC program

North Carolina football coach Mack Brown said he and his team 'really didn't appreciate' some degrading remarks by NC State's Dave Doeren after the most recent State-UNC game.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Mack Brown calls out Dave Doeren: 'You don't call kids a piece of sh--'

The UNC head coach was not happy with the comments Dave Doeren made about the Tar Heels after the Wolfpack defeated Carolina in the regular season finale.

A CFP snub, Pop-Tarts 'n' Mayo and Hallmark movie ideas in the sports moments of the week

A local figure finds himself in the middle of a huge college football controversy. Plus, quarterback change-over in the ACC, a star is born in Philadelphia and more!

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

2023 college football bowl game guide: Dates, times, TV

Here's your guide, chock full with plenty of excuses to avoid other holiday responsibilities and settle in on the couch this bowl season - the most wonderful time of the year.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Doeren: 'Can I chase the Pop-Tart with a nice bourbon?'

The Pop-Tarts Bowl will have an edible mascot the winning coach can bite after the game. Here is what NC State head coach Dave Doeren said he would do when asked if he would eat it.

Here's where NC State, North Carolina and Duke will play this bowl season

With the College Football Playoff set and ready to roll with absolutely zero controversy of any kind, bowl matchups are slowly announced over the course of Sunday afternoon. Check back here for the updates on which games the Triangle teams will be playing in and who they will matchup against in the final games of their season.

Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

NC State's strong finish means more money for Doeren. And Wolfpack assistants, too.

NC State football coach Dave Doeren will collect at least $175,000 in performance bonuses after the Wolfpack's 9-3 season. The pool of money for assistant coaches will go up, too.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Multimillion dollar NIL deals? College football's transfer portal creating costly chaos

College football coaches like NC State's Dave Doeren are recognizing the need for fans to donate to NIL collectives to land the best players available players in the transfer portal.

Which bowl game will NC State, North Carolina and Duke play in?

Here's a look at which bowl bids NC State, North Carolina and Duke could accept.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Farewell Frank, Wolfpack feast week and an edible mascot(!) in the sports moments of the week

Frank Reich is out, and Panthers fans are already starting to daydream about a potential replacement. Plus, food content with LaMelo Ball and the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor