10/31/2026
Bringing Philip Rivers back to Carter-Finley Stadium sounds like a fairytale story. But is it actually a terrible idea for NC State football? Yahoo Sports and Phantom Island host Steven Godfrey joined the show and didn't hold back, saying a Philip Rivers hire has "bad idea" written all over it. As Godfrey points out, handing the keys to a high school coach without college experience is something a struggling program like Rutgers or Boston College would do just to sell tickets.
NC State isn't a total rebuild — it’s a program with "good bones," strong facilities, and a roster foundation ready to win. Settling for nostalgia instead of hiring a proven, high-level college program builder could set the Wolfpack back years.