Is Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris out of the running for the NC State head coaching job? So sayeth Football Scoop...

Sources with knowledge of the situation tell us that Chad Morris is no longer being considered for the head job at NC State.

And The Wolfpacker...

Clemson's offensive coordinator Chad Morris is no longer involved with NCSU coaching search for premium subscribers: ncstate.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fi….

— The Wolfpacker (@TheWolfpacker) November 29, 2012

And a writer for Clemson's 247Sports site...

#Clemson's OC Chad Morris no longer under consideration for #NCST. #Clemson fans can breath sigh of relief...for now.

— Tim_Matty247 (@Tim_Matty247) November 29, 2012

With Morris out of the mix, one name that seems to be picking up steam is Northern Illinois' Dave Doeren, whose Huskies are 11-1 this season and coming off an 11-3 season. He has a defensive background, as he spent five years as Wisconsin's defensive coordinator prior to heading to NIU, but he's also had some high scoring offenses.

Northern Illinois plays in the MAC title game on Friday night, so I'd imagine we'd have to wait until after that game before any announcement, if he happens to be the guy Debbie Yow wants.