How NC State Recorded First Win Under Direction Of Interim Head Coach Todd Goebbel Saturday In Raleigh Following Firing Of Head Coach Dave Doeren
Dave Doeren is out as NC State Head Coach.
At the time of Dave Doeren being fired 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
NC State recorded their first win under Interim Head Coach Todd Goebbel Saturday October 31, 2026 against California in North Carolina’s state capital because in the 1st quarter Deandre Desinoir who is a running back caught 49 yard pass from quarterback CJ Bailey putting NC State 7-0 . In 2nd quarter Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made 43 yard field goal extending NC State lead over California 10-0 before California got on scoreboard as Chase Hendrick who is wide receiver caught 30 yard pass from quarterback Jaron -Keawe Sagapolutele , Towns McGough kicked , made extra point getting California on scoreboard 10-7 before California evened up score as Towns McGough kicked, made 38 yard field goal before halftime. From 3rd quarter on it was all NC State doing the scoring! In 3rd quarter Chase Robinson who is wide receiver caught 38 yard pass from CJ Bailey , Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made extra point putting NC State ahead of California 17-10 before Darius Johnson who is running back ran for 2 yard run , Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made extra point extending North Carolina’s lead over California 24 -10 in 3rd quarter. In 4th quarter Davion Gause who is running back ran for 6 yard touchdown, Kanoah Vinesett kicked, made extra point.
Following NC State’s 31-10 win Todd Goebbel dedicated the win to Dave Doeren who was fired by thanking Dave Doeren by saying the win was for the former coach by saying He built it the right way,"Whether it's the recruits, the coaching staff, he brought those people in. And I'll say it directly to him right now: This is for you, Coach Doeren. I hope you're smiling somewhere."
According to Andrea Adelson ESPN article!
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/50339485/nc-state-todd-goebbel-dedicates-first
NC State is now going to prepare to host tobacco road rival Duke who unlike them has a Head Coach in Manny Diaz!
Saturday on the gridiron belonged to Duke sophomore running back Nate Sheppard!
Duke became bowl eligible Saturday with 47-2 win over Boston College because Nate Sheppard scored five touchdowns.
In the 1st quarter Nate Sheppard ran for 1 yard touchdown Gavin Strange kicked, made extra point putting Duke up 7-0 before Nate Sheppard ran for two point conversion Gavin Strange kicked, made extra point extending Duke’s lead over Boston College 13-0 before Boston College got on scoreboard with Defensive two point conversion from Carter Davis making score 13-2 . From there it was Duke the rest of the way. In 2nd quarter Nate Sheppard ran for 54 yard touchdown , Gavin Strange kicked, made extra point extending Duke’s lead over Boston College 20-2 before Jermiah Hasley who is tight end caught 5 yard from quarterback Walker Eget, Gavin Strange kicked, made extra point extending Duke’s lead yet again over Boston College this time, 27-2. In 3rd quarter Nate Sheppard ran for 4 yard touchdown Gavin Strange kicked, made extra point extending Duke’s lead yet again over Boston College this time, 34-2 in 3rd quarter before Nate Sheppard ran for 1 yard touchdown. Gavin Strange kicked, made extra point extending Duke’s lead over Boston College yet again this time, 41-2 before Gavin Strange kicked, made two field goals in 4th quarter a 41 yard field goal a 24 yard field goal making final score 47-2 Duke.
With 47-2 win over Boston College Duke became bowl eligible improved their record to 6-2 overall 3-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference is sixth in Atlantic Coast Conference standings.
Following Duke’s 47-2 win over Boston College Head Coach Manny Diaz shared his thoughts on Nate Sheppard scoring five touchdowns .
That was a treat right there . Maybe as complete of a performance in 2 1'/2 years i’ve been here!
Though,
Manny Diaz wasn’t the only one to share his thoughts as Nate Sheppard himself did as well by saying to be able to do that is a lot of credit to those guys up front.
According to Associated Press article https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401858279
Kick-off is set for 12:30pm from Carter Finely Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on CW !
Though,
Who is commentating is to be determined!