Todd Goebbel

Biography

Northern Iowa ‘98 28th year in coaching, 8th at NC State PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE - A three-year starter at quarterback for Kent State, winning MVP honors as a sophomore in 1996 and serving as team captain as a junior in 1997; Following the 1997 season, transferred to Northern Iowa, where he was the starting quarterback in 1998 and earned Gateway Conference Newcomer of the Year honors. PROFESSIONAL - Played briefly for the Buffalo Destroyers of the Arena Football League. EDUCATION: Earned a B.S. in physical education from Northern Iowa in 1999 and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Quincy University in 2004. PERSONAL: Born May 18, 1976 in Delaware, Ohio. He and his wife Sara have two sons: Tyler and Drew. Father Mike has spent 40+ years in the high school ranks and coached two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin when he was a prep player in Columbus, Ohio. Brother Kyle is a high school coach while brother Aaron serves as a sales rep for Shaw Turf. BOWL EXPERIENCE: As a coach (11) - NC State - 2025 Gasparilla Bowl, 2024 GoBowling Military Bowl, 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl, 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl, 2021 Holiday Bowl*, 2020 Gator Bowl; Marshall: 2018 Gasparilla Bowl, 2017 New Mexico Bowl, 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl, 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl; Ohio State: 2004 Alamo Bowl. COACHING HIGHLIGHTS: At NC State: - In 2025, running back Hollywood Smothers became the first Pack player in 28 years to lead the ACC in rushing yards. - Smothers’ 6.6 career yards per carry is a