India, Oct. 25 -- NC State has parted ways with head coach Dave Doeren following Friday night's 31-28 defeat to Stanford, the university announced Saturday afternoon.

Boo Corrigan, the director of Athletics for Wolfpack, addressed the decision in a statement, thanking Doeren for his 14 years with the Wolfpack.

"I want to thank Coach Doeren for his service and contributions to NC State, and for always representing the university with pride," Corrigan said. "I appreciate his leadership during his 14-year tenure and the passion he brought to this role. We wish Dave, Sara and his family the best in the future."

According to USA Today Network, Doeren would have been entitled to a $9.75 million buyout covering the three years remaining on hi...