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Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey winds up to throw during the game against Campbell in Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the Camels 56-10.

NC State football suffers second half collapse at Notre Dame

Noah Teague, Staff Writer Oct 12, 2025
After a second half collapse where the Pack allowed 29 unanswered, NC State football fell 36-7 at Notre Dame. Fordham: “It’s simple, we gotta play complimentary football. We haven’t done that all year in my opinion.”
Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey and redshirt sophomore runningback Daylen "Hollywood" Smothers celebrate a touchdown during the game against Virginia in Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the Cavaliers 35-31.

CJ Bailey and Hollywood Smothers: The ACC’s most dynamic offensive duo

Noah Teague, Staff Writer Sep 17, 2025
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.
Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey rushes the ball during the game against Wake Forest in Allegacy Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Bailey threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns. The Wolfpack beat the Demon Deacons 34-24.

“We good in No. 11 hands”: Welcome to the CJ Bailey show

Connor VanDerMark, Sports Editor Sep 12, 2025
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.”
Redshirt sophomore defensive end Isaiah Shirley celebrates while returning an interception for a touchdown during the game against Wake Forest in Allegacy Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the Demon Deacons 34-24.

NC State football emerges triumphant in comeback victory at Wake Forest

Noah Teague, Staff Writer Sep 12, 2025
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.”
Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey walks onto the field following the football game against East Carolina at Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.  Bailey passed for a total of 318 yards and recorded a rushing touchdown. The Wolfpack defeated the Pirates 24-17.

Early season takeaways for NC State football

Noah Teague, Staff Writer Sep 10, 2025
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.
The NC State football team runs onto the field during the game against East Carolina at Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. NC State beat ECU 24-17.

NC State football fends off furious ECU rally 24-17 in season opener

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.”
Freshman quarterback CJ Bailey high-fives fans after the football game against Duke at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Blue Devils 29-19. Bailey threw for 184 yards and recorded one passing touchdown.

From Plan B to Pack leader: Inside CJ Bailey’s journey to commanding the Wolfpack

Josiah Lee, Assistant Sports Editor Aug 27, 2025
CJ Bailey was thrust into the starting role early last season after Grayson McCall’s injury. Assistant Sports Editor Josiah Lee retells his rise and previews his sophomore campaign as the Pack gears up for ECU.
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