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Is Dave Doeren a Candidate for the Nebraska Job? He Addresses the Question at His Presser

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If you’re not aware, Nebraska fired their Head Football Coach Scott Frost yesterday. Not surprisingly, NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren’s name has been floated out there as a possible replacement for Nebraska.

When asked about his name being thrown into lists of possible coaches to fill the Nebraska vacancy at his weekly press conference today, he had this to say:

“Dude, it’s Week 3 of the season, man. I’m so fired up to coach my team this week. I’m so excited to about playing at home and coaching the Wolfpack. It’s not the first time that names have been on lists and it is what it is when you talk about that. I can’t wait to get ready for this game. It’s a big one for us and a big season and a great group of guys, so that’s where my heart is.” (GoPack)

Doeren signed a contract extension in February that would have him be the Wolfpack Head Coach through the 2026 season, paying him $5 million a season. His salary prior to the new contract paid him $3.5 million annually.

The current Wolfpack Head Coach is familiar to the Midwest region of the United States. Doeren grew up outside of Kansas City, played football at Drake College in Iowa, where he was an Assistant Coach for three seasons. He also served as a coach at Kansas for three seasons, Wisconsin for five, and was the head coach at Northern Illinois for two. I cite all of this to say that Doeren has tremendous ties to the Midwest, where Nebraska football is a staple.

Doeren cited that “it’s not the first time names have been on lists,” logically the mind goes back to when Doeren was a serious candidate for the Tennessee job in 2018, and his interest was genuine.

If Doeren were to take another job elsewhere prior to the end of his contract, the buyout would be half of his annual salary, multiplied by the remaining years on the contract. So if Doeren were to leave after the 2022 season, the buyout would be $7.5 million.

 

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Ohio St. Transfer Safety Ja’Had Carter is Officially Visiting NC State Today

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May 7, 2024

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Ohio State Transfer Safety Ja’Had Carter (6’1″/205) is taking an Official Visit to NC State beginning today according to a source.

Carter played in 8 games as a reserve (6 at Safety/2 on strictly Special Teams) for the Buckeyes this past season, recording 5 tackles.

Prior to joining Ohio St., Carter played his first 3 seasons at Syracuse. In 2022, he was All-ACC Honorable Mention, tallying 36 tackles, 3 interceptions and 3 pass breakups. In 2020, as a True Freshman, Carter earned Freshman All-American status. Over three seasons with the Orange, Carter started in 28 of the 31 games he has played in.

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Colorado DT Transfer Chazz Wallace is Taking an Official Visit to NC State Tomorrow

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May 6, 2024

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NC State has offered Colorado Defensive Tackle Transfer Chazz Wallace (6’2″/295), and he confirmed with me that he will be taking an Official Visit to Raleigh tomorrow.

Wallace played in 10 games for Coach Prime this past season, starting in 4. He finished with 11 tackles and 1.5 sacks. His PFF Grade was 56.4.

Prior to Colorado, Wallace spent his first three years at Old Dominion.

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NC State Offers FCS DT Brandon Lane

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May 6, 2024

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NC State offered Stephen F. Austin (FCS) Transfer Defensive Tackle Brandon Lane (6’3″/300) yesterday.

Lane started in 6 of the 11 games he played in for Stephen F. Austin this past season. He finished the year with 44 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. His PFF Grade was 74.6, which ranked 4th on the Lumberjacks Defense. His 79.9 Run Defense Grade ranked 3rd on the team. In 2022, Lane played 7 games as a reserve for Stephen F. Austin, recording 11 tackles 2.5 tackles for loss and 1 sack.

Lane spent his first two collegiate seasons at South Dakota State (2000-21). In 2000, he played in 1 game. In 2021, he played in 3 games as a reserve for the Jackrabbits. The 2000 season was the Covid Year, and the 2021 season was his redshirt year. As a result, Lane still has two years of eligibility remaining.

Around a week-and-a-half ago, Lane committed to Michigan St., but then he decommitted from the Spartans on May 2nd.

I don’t think Michigan St. is necessarily off the table, and he has visited Washington and West Virginia.

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Congrats to NC State Football’s Spring Graduates!

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May 3, 2024

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Congratulations to the 7 NC State Football Players that just graduated this Spring.

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2024 Football Spring Graduates

Linebacker Devon Betty (1 year of eligibility)

Defensive End Davin Vann (1 year of eligibility)

Cornerback Aydan White (1 year of eligibility)

Offensive Guard Anthony Carter Jr. (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Matt McCabe (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Tackle Patrick Matan (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Brendan Lawson (no longer on the roster)

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