Dave Doeren

NC State head coach. The show invoked Doeren as both floor and ceiling context: a coach with enough wins to make NC State credible, but also a history that makes a 10-2 leap hard to fully buy.

Running Takes

• 2026-08-30: 2026-08-30 NC States Week 0 Debacle Is a Wake Up Call Not a Verdict - Doeren's NC State must diagnose a 34–8 disappearance act quickly.
• 2026-05-21: 2026-05-21 NC State Is the Orange Julius Candidate - Doeren's floor helps NC State become the ACC's surprise pop-up candidate.

Episode Appearances

• 2026-08-30 Week 0 Reaction - Virginia, Memphis and the First FBS Arrivals - NC State's loss to Virginia becomes an early test of Doeren's corrective coaching.
• 2026-05-21 Tony Petitti's Playoff Pitch and an ACC Vibe Check - NC State schedule and Orange Julius discussion.