Philip Rivers Reportedly Favored Over Russell Wilson for NC State HC Job in New Rumors on Search

Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is reportedly considered the favorite to land the head coaching job at his alma mater of NC State.

According to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic, "all signs are pointing" in the direction of Rivers becoming the next head football coach at NC State despite another former NC State and NFL quarterback in Russell Wilson reportedly also interviewing for the job.

Rivers' St. Michael Catholic High School football team was eliminated from the Alabama state playoffs on Friday night, and Rivers addressed his candidacy at NC State after the game, saying, "We'll see what the future holds."

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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