Don Horton is leaving coaching but will continue on as NC State's assistant director of football operations.

"It is with great excitement that I approach the next step in my professional career in athletic administration," Horton said in a statement released by the university. "Coach O’Brien and NC State Athletics have offered my family and me a great opportunity to become involved in the administration and I am extremely grateful. I would like to thank all those who have made this next step possible."

Best of luck to coach Horton.