Dave Doeren Stays In-House to Fill NC State Defensive Coordinator Post Posted Dec 5, 2019 Football coach Dave Doeren didn’t take long to decide on a new leader for NC State’s defense. And he didn’t have to look far. Doeren announced Wednesday that Tony Gibson will serve as the Wolfpack’s defensive coordinator and coach the team’s linebackers. Gibson worked with the safeties and served as co-defensive coordinator during the 2019 season. (Wolfpack Maven)