North Carolina State University announced on Saturday that it has parted ways with head football coach Dave Doeren. The move comes after the team struggled to a 3-4 record in what was Doeren's 14th season leading the program. The decision to terminate his contract was finalized shortly after the team suffered an upset loss to Stanford.

Doeren, who has been a fixture of the NC State football program for over a decade, leaves following a period of inconsistent performance that ultimately prompted the university's athletic department to make a coaching change mid-season. While the university has not provided extensive details regarding the immediate transition plan, the announcement confirms that the tenure of the long-time head coach has concluded effective immediately. The university's statement emphasized the need for a new direction for the football program as they look to navigate the remainder of the season.