CJ Bailey and Hollywood Smothers have NC State football’s offense producing at an unprecedented pace. Staff writer Noah Teague recounts just how special they’ve been, and what they could do the rest of the way.
Since 2002, NC State football has failed to secure that oh-so-sweet 10th win. Sports Editor Connor VanDerMark says if it doesn’t happen this year, the curse might never be broken.
In year two, CJ Bailey has pieced up defenses, proving his talent and leadership. Against Wake Forest, it was no different. Welcome to the CJ Bailey show. Smothers: “Everybody knows he just can play. We only gonna go as far as No. 11 go.”
In thrilling fashion, NC State football avenged last season’s heartbreaking loss to Wake Forest with a comeback 34-24 win in Winston-Salem. Shirley: “Our mentality, we just dug deep.”
NC State football is set to take on Wake Forest Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. Correspondent Carson Correll breaks down the upcoming contest and the matchup history. Notably, Dave Doeren is 2-4 at Wake Forest, with a total record of 6-6 versus the Deacs since 2013.
From CJ Bailey’s spectacular start to the defense’s terrible performance against the pass, Staff Writer Noah Teague breaks down a few trends from NC State football through two games.
Once relying on its stout, lockdown defense, NC State football’s new identity revolves around its flashy, high-scoring offense. Staff Writer Noah Teague breaks down the Wolfpack’s new playstyle and the glaring issues that plague it.
Daniel Susann, Assistant Sports Editor
• Sep 6, 2025
A shootout for the ages, NC State football triumphed over Virginia in a 35-31 thriller of a Week 2 matchup. Slone: “We kind of honed it in, kind of realized the situation that we were in, and we all kind of came together in the second half.”
After a narrow 24-17 victory over ECU, NC State football prepares for a non-conference bout against Virginia. Correspondent Carson Correll breaks down everything you need to know about NC State’s week 2 matchup.
With the 2025 NFL season on the horizon, NC State football is well represented on the gridiron. Staff Writer Noah Teague analyzes what to expect from Raleigh’s household names.
Daniel Susann, Assistant Sports Editor
• Aug 29, 2025
Another season, another scrape-by opener. Dave Doeren’s Wolfpack is good enough to win — never good enough to matter. Welcome back to the era of ‘Decent Dave.’
Josiah Lee, Assistant Sports Editor
• Aug 29, 2025
Holding strong in the final minute, NC State football curbed ECU 24-17, thwarting a potential game-tying Pirates drive. Doeren: “This game was about getting our identity back and playing hard, tough, together football.”
