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where did philip rivers go to college

Philip Rivers went to North Carolina State University (NC State) for college, where he played quarterback for the Wolfpack football team.

Quick Scoop

  • Philip Rivers played his entire college career at NC State in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • At NC State, he became one of the program’s most productive quarterbacks and set numerous school and ACC passing records before graduating.
  • Multiple reputable sports and reference sites, including StatMuse, Britannica, and the Encyclopedia of Alabama, all list North Carolina State University as his college.

Extra context

  • Rivers chose NC State over offers from Auburn and Alabama because he believed NC State gave him a better chance to start at quarterback.
  • His standout college career at NC State helped him become a first-round NFL draft pick in 2004.

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