NC State Is Hosting California Saturday At Noon In Raleigh A Week Following Firing Of Head Coach Dave Doeren
NC State is hosting California Saturday at noon a week following firing if Head Coach Dave Doeren.
The firing of Dave Doeren came following a record of 3-4 overall 1-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference including 31- 28 loss to Stanford on Friday.
At the time of firing of Dave Doeren as NC State Head Coach Director Of Athletics Boo Coorigan said Dave Doeren was relieved of his duties effective immediately while also saying I want to thank Coach Doeren for his service and contributions to NC State, and for always representing the university with pride,"I appreciate his leadership during his 14-year tenure and the passion he brought to this role. We wish Dave, Sara and his family the best in the future."
Todd Goebbell who is running backs coach as well as special teams coordinator will serve as interim head coach for remainder of the season . Goebbel has been on Wolfpack staff since 2019.
According to https://gopack.com/news/2026/10/24/nc-state-announces-change-in-leadership-for-wolfpack-football
As stated above, NC State is coming into the game with California with a record of f 3-4 overall 1-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference following NC State was coming off a bye week heading into their game at Stanford Friday in Stanford California.
Though,
That bye week following their 38-14 loss to Wake Forest on Saturday October 10, 2026 in North Carolina’s state capital didn’t seem to help NC State as they lost yet again this time 31-28 to Stanford. In NC State’s 31-28 loss to Stanford Nico Brown who is a wide receiver caught 8 yard pass from Davis Warren . Emmett Kenney kicked , made extra point giving Stanford a 7-0 lead before Sedrick Irvin who is running back caught 17 yard pass from Davis Warren Emmett Kenney kicked, made extra point extending Stanford lead 14-0 before NC State got on scoreboard at 14-7 Deandre Desinor who is wide receiver caught 58 yard touchdown pass from CJ Bailey Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made extra point in 1st quarter. In 2nd quarter Will Wilson who is quarterback ran for 2 yard touchdown. Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made extra point evening score 14-14 before Stanford would take 21-14 lead as Caden High who is wide receiver caught 26 yard pass from Davis Warren Emmett Kenney kicked, made extra point. In 3rd quarter Nico Brown would catch 5 yard pass from Davis Warren . Emmett Kenney would kick, make extra point extending Stanford lead 28-14 . In 4th quarter Will Wilson would run for 2 yard touchdown, Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made extra point getting within 28-21 win before Emmett Kenney 31 yard field goal before Keenan Jackson caught 16 yard pass from CJ Bailey , Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made extra point making score 31-28 Though, it wouldn’t be enough.
According to ESPN App
With the loss to Stanford NC State’s record is now 3-4 overall 1-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference is sixteenth in Atlantic Coast Conference standings.
Following NC State’s losing streak being extended to two games then Head Coach Dave Doeren took the blame for his team second straight loss saying it starts with me . The guys didn’t play well enough which means I didn’t have them ready . Just really disappointed in our defense.
According to Jadyn Watson Fisher News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317231211.html
Like NC State,
California lost their previous Atlantic Coast Conference game comes into the game with NC State with record of 3-5 overall 2-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference are thirteenth in the Atlantic Coast Conference because they lost 59-20 to 23 rd ranked SMU on Saturday October 24, 2026 in Dallas Texas because defensively they surrendered 59 points. In the 1st quarter Brendan Beard kicked 29 yard field goa putting SMU up 7-3 l before Kendric Raphael who is running back caught 22 yard pass from Kevin Jennings. Brendan Beard kicked, made extra point . In 2nd quarter Kendric Raphael ran for 1 yard, Brendan Baird kicked, made extra point extending SMU lead 10-7 . In 2nd quarter Kendric Rafael ran for 1 yard touchdown Brendan Baird kicked, made extra point evening score at 17 points a piece before California took a 20-17 lead on Town McGough 37 yard field goal in 2nd quarter. Though California lead would be brief as SMU would go on to score six touchdowns in 3rd quarter 4th quarter. Christian Rhodes who is running back would run for 5 yard touchdown , Brendan Baird would kick, make extra point putting SMU ahead 24-20 before Derrick McFall Wide Receiver would catch 21 yard pass from Kevin Jennings extending Brendan Baird extending SMU lead 31-20 before Christian Rhodes would run for touchdown Brendan Bard would kick, make extra point extending SMU lead over California 38-20 . In 4th quarter Kendric Raphael would run for 1 yard Brendan Baird kicked, made extra point extending SMU lead over California 45-20 before Jalen Hale who is wide receiver would catch 17 yard pass from Kevin Jennings . Brendan Baird kicked, made extra point extending SMU lead 52-20 before EJ Kelly ran for 10 yard touchdown. Brendan Baird kicked, made extra point.
Following SMU ‘s 59-20 win over Saturday October 24, 2026 Kevin Jennings shared his thoughts Just all the great quarterbacks that came through here and being able to surpass them, it’s an amazing feeling,”
Though,
Kevin Jennings wasn’t the only to share his thoughts on his performance as Head Coach Rhett Lashlee did as well saying Deservedly so,He just continues to do what he does best, which is win.”
According to https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401858270
Kick-off is set for 12:00pm from Carter Finely Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ACC Network with Roxy Bernstein, Dave Clawson, Madison Hock commentating !