Dave Doeren Addresses Retirement Speculation at NC State
Throughout his 13-year tenure at NC State, Dave Doeren's program has consistently maintained moderate success, with wins tightly clustered between seven and nine games per season, except for one year. Since taking the head coach role in 2013, the Wolfpack never surpassed nine wins in a season.
Consistent Performance Without Major Breakthroughs
Each of those nine-win seasons coincided with finishes in the AP Top 25 rankings. Despite coming close, the team has never qualified for the ACC Championship game, missing the opportunity to travel from Raleigh to Charlotte by just one game.
Context in College Football Coaching
Many programs have chosen to change leadership despite steady performance. For example:
- Georgia replaced Mark Richt with Kirby Smart and saw an upgrade in results.
- Minnesota fired Glen Mason after six bowl appearances in seven years, only to reach just two bowls in the following five seasons.
Doeren’s Commitment to 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.”
Despite outside speculation, Doeren remains focused and optimistic about his future with the Wolfpack.
Author’s Summary
Dave Doeren reaffirms his dedication to NC State, emphasizing his enjoyment and long-term commitment despite steady but unspectacular team results over 13 seasons.