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NC State plays on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Why it’s personal for Dave Doeren

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NC State plays on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Why it’s personal for Dave Doeren

Jadyn Watson-Fisher The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Sep 9, 2026
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Virginia coach Tony Elliott, left, and NC State coach Dave Doeren, right, shake hands after the end of a game on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville.
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