NC State Revamps Coaching Staff After Disappointing Season

The Wolfpack announced new defensive and offensive coordinators, alongside additional staff changes, following their first losing record since 2019.

D.J. Eliot has been named NC State's new defensive coordinator, replacing Tony Gibson, who left to become Marshall's head coach.
Eliot brings extensive experience, having coached at programs like Colorado, Kentucky, and Florida State, and most recently worked as a linebackers coach for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles in 2023.
Kurt Roper, previously NC State's quarterbacks coach, has been promoted to offensive coordinator, succeeding Robert Anae, who was fired after two seasons.
Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay has been promoted to co-defensive coordinator and will coach safeties and nickelbacks, while Elisha Shaw takes on a full-time role assisting with the defensive line.
The coaching changes follow a 6-7 season, capped by a Military Bowl loss to East Carolina and a post-game brawl that drew criticism from head coach Dave Doeren.