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Head coach Dave Doeren fires up the crowd before the game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. The Wolfpack defeated the Yellow Jackets 48-36.

Doeren does it: Wolfpack football downs undefeated No. 8 Georgia Tech

Daniel Susann, Assistant Sports Editor Nov 2, 2025
Chaos in Raleigh. Facing undefeated No. 8 Georgia Tech, NC State football dominated in every facet, securing a 48-36 win and the biggest upset of the last decade. Bailey: “We do a good job preparing our guys for primetime.”
Gridiron graveyard: The most chilling nightmares of the Dave Doeren era

Gridiron graveyard: The most chilling nightmares of the Dave Doeren era

Noah Teague, Staff Writer Oct 29, 2025
Over the years, NC State football has had its fair share of haunting losses under Dave Doeren. With spooky season in the air, Staff Writer Noah Teague recounts the most brutal of the bunch.
Senior defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland concentrates during warm up drills before the game against Campbell on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Cleveland totaled 3 tackles throughout the game. NC State beat Campbell 10-56.

NC State football’s defense crumbles under Pitt’s barrage, falls 53-34

Ayden Lamb, Correspondent Oct 26, 2025
Pitt’s high-powered offense was too much for NC State football coming off its bye week, handing the Wolfpack a 53-34 loss. The Panthers struck early and often, punishing NC State’s defense with 529 total yards.
Former NC State linebacker Bill Cowher walks onto the field to be inducted into the Ring of Honor during the game versus Louisville at Carter-Finley Stadium on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. NC State lost to Louisville 13-10. Cowher is the only former NC State player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

COLUMN: It’s time for Wolfpack athletics to seek Saudi investment

Daniel Susann, Assistant Sports Editor Oct 16, 2025
COLUMN: It’s time for NC State athletics to get in cahoots with the Saudis, says Assistant Sports Editor Daniel Susann. “Athletic director Boo Corrigan has proven he can get a deal done. Give him the resources to make a huge splash.”
Head coach Dave Doeren reads over plays during the game against the Fighting Camels at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. The Wolfpack totaled 371 passing yards. The Wolfpack defeated the Fighting Camels 10-56.

COLUMN: NC State football didn’t just lose — it quit

Josiah Lee, Assistant Sports Editor Oct 12, 2025
You can’t win if you quit. NC State football did just that, in the face of its toughest challenge this season. Letting up 29 unanswered, NC State fell 36-7 at Notre Dame.
Graduate Student linebacker Caden Fordham walks off the field after the game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Fordham had 15 total tackles and eight solo tackles. NC State lost to Virginia Tech 23-21.

NC State football shows heart after coordinator Eliot’s family tragedy

Josiah Lee, Assistant Sports Editor Sep 28, 2025
It was an emotional night for NC State football after defensive coordinator DJ Eliot’s daughter, Drue, passed earlier this weekend from pediatric cancer. Doeren: “Man, I can’t even tell you how hard this week has been.”
Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey sets up before the snap during the game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday, Sept 20. 2025. Bailey had two passing touchdowns and averaged nine yards in the air. NC State fell to Duke 45-33.

NC State falls apart against Tobacco Road rival in 45-33 loss to Duke

Connor VanDerMark, Sports Editor Sep 21, 2025
After a controversial swing before halftime, NC State football fell 45-33 to Duke on Saturday night. Terrell Anderson’s breakout 166-yard, two-touchdown masterclass wasn’t enough as the Wolfpack dropped to 3-1.
Wolfpack fans react as a play is under review during the game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. NC State fell to Duke 45-33.

COLUMN: From free play to free fall

Josiah Lee, Assistant Sports Editor Sep 21, 2025
It’s difficult to blame an entire game on one play, but it isn’t impossible. Assistant Sports Editor Josiah Lee breaks down why the root of NC State football’s 45-33 loss to Duke was a no-call that shifted the momentum and gave Duke much needed life.
Head Coach Dave Doeren looks out at the stadium before the game against Wake Forest in Allegacy Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the Demon Deacons 34-24.

COLUMN: 10 wins or bust

Connor VanDerMark, Sports Editor Sep 17, 2025
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.
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.”
NC State head football coach Dave Doeren looks out into the field after the game against East Carolina at Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. NC State beat ECU 24-17.

COLUMN: ‘Decent Dave’ does it again

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.’
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.”
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