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Pack Pride — NC State on 247Sports @ncstate247.bsky.social · 3d

NC State head coach Dave Doeren on if he’s considering retirement at the end of the season:

“I don’t have any plans to do that. I’m gonna keep coaching. I’ve got four more years on my contract.”

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Pack Pride — NC State on 247Sports @ncstate247.bsky.social · 3d

NC State forward Darrion Williams, the preseason ACC Player of the Year, was ranked as the No. 13 overall player in college basketball by CBS Sports for the 2025-26 season.

NC State forward Darrion Williams ranked No. 13 player for 2025-26 season by CBS Sports

NC State forward Darrion Williams, the preseason ACC Player of the Year, was ranked as the No. 13 overall player in college basketball by CBS Sports for the 2025-26 season.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 3d

NC State football coach Dave Doeren discussed why he enjoys coaching this year's team after a roster he "hated" coaching during the 2024 campaign.

“I'm going to enjoy every minute with them, man.”

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 18d

NC State football is set to host Top-50 legacy QB recruit Gunner Rivers in Carter-Finley Stadium in November for his second visit with the Wolfpack in 2025.

Rivers will be on campus for the season finale vs. UNC. 👀

NC State set to host Top-50 legacy QB Gunner Rivers for visit

NC State football will host priority 2027 recruit Gunner Rivers in Carter-Finley Stadium in November for his second visit with the Wolfpack during the 2025 calendar year.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 28d

BREAKING: NC State has landed elite 4-star SF Cole Cloer in the 2026 class. The 6-7 wing is the second Top-30 high school prospect to commit to the Wolfpack under Will Wade.

The IMG Academy shooter picked the Pack over UConn, Florida, Alabama & UNC.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 29d

Bill Belichick is literally breaking the spirit of UNC students…

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 29

NC State did not have a single player with an 80 grade or higher by Pro Football Focus in the loss to Virginia Tech.

The Wolfpack also missed a season-high 14 tackles and didn't have a player with a pass-rushing grade above 70.

Pack Football Focus: Initial PFF grades for NC State vs. Virginia Tech

An in-depth look at the first grades from Pro Football Focus for NC State's loss to Virginia Tech in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 28

For the NC State fans this morning…

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 27

NC State DC DJ Eliot will not coach against Virginia Tech following the passing of his daughter, Drue, after a five-year battle with pediatric cancer.

Charlton Warren will take over play-calling duties and Isaiah Moore will coach the linebackers.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 25

Will Wade isn’t playing on the recruiting trail. 👀👀

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 24

Hollywood Smothers in 4 games:

- 503 rushing yards (1st ACC/3rd in P4)
- 303 yards after contact (1st/3rd)
- 24 missed tackles forced (1st/5th)
- 14 explosive runs (1st/2nd)

Is the NC State RB the best in the country? We discuss on Coffee With Cory!

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Coffee With Cory Is NC State RB Hollywood Smothers the Best Back in the Country?

On this morning's Coffee With Cory, we take an in-depth look at NC State running back Hollywood Smothers' historic start to the season, where he ranks against other Power Four tailbacks after four games...

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 24

NC State men's basketball officially opened Year 1 of the Will Wade era with the first practice on Monday afternoon.

Here are my VIP takeaways on the physical shape of the team, the development of the shooters, the Pack's versatility and more.

NC State Basketball VIP Note 9/24/25: Intel from Day 1 of Practice

NC State basketball scoop coming out of Day 1 of practice ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 20

The NC State men’s basketball team is going through Navy SEALS training. The team started last night and was up bright and early this morning.

Will Wade even got in on the fun this morning. 👀👀

📸: Brandon Chambers | Vernon Hamilton

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 19

NC State and Duke have issued the injury report for Saturday’s matchup.

Wesley Grimes pops up after not being on the list last week, but is probable to play.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 19

You guys, Kim Taehyung of BTS went live today wearing an NC State shirt.

The Wolfpack is clearly a global brand. 🐺🐺

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 18

Dennis Smith Jr. will sign a one-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2025-26 season, per Shams.

Smith Jr. will reunite with the team who drafted him back in 2017, which was also when social media discovered one of the greatest tweets of all time.

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Tom Fornelli @tomfornelli.bsky.social · Sep 18

This week's Six Pack is out with picks for:

🏈 Utah/Texas Tech
🏈 Oklahoma/Auburn
🏈 Nebraska/Michigan
🏈 Miami/Florida
🏈 USC/Michigan State
🏈 NC State/Duke

#TrustTheProcess

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Six Pack of college football picks, predictions: Miami vs. Florida, Oklahoma vs. Auburn in spotlight

Trust The Process with these picks for the marquee action on the Week 4 college football slate

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 18

Can NC State be a Top 25 team and one of the top teams in the ACC in Year 1 under Will Wade?

Isaac Trotter of @cbssportscbb.bsky.social details how the roster construction on both ends of the court could lead to the Pack reaching those marks.

Full Coffee with Cory: 247sports.com/college/nort...

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 11

On today's Coffee With Cory, I break down my Pack Priorities for NC State to get a win over Wake Forest in Winston-Salem.

Here are the keys for the Wolfpack offense and defense, along with a scoring prediction for the ACC opener. 👇👇

Coffee With Cory: Pack Priorities, Prediction for NC State vs. Wake Forest 2025

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a look at our Pack Priorities for NC State, which include how CJ Bailey can be most effective, what the defense must do to get stops and more.

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Tom Fornelli @tomfornelli.bsky.social · Sep 11

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TOM'S BLUESKY BET OF THE DAY

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WAKE FOREST TEAM TOTAL UNDER 21.5 (-112)

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#TRUSTTHEPROCESS

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 9

On today's Coffee With Cory, ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain joins us to discuss the ACC's start, the NC State football program under Dave Doeren, the emergence of CJ Bailey as an all-around quarterback and the upcoming matchup against Wake Forest.

Coffee With Cory Eric Mac Lain of ACC Network joins the show!

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain joins us to discuss the up-and-down start from the ACC, the NC State football program under Dave Doeren, the emergence of CJ Bail...

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Pack Pride — NC State on 247Sports @ncstate247.bsky.social · Sep 4

"Guys are excited to get back on the field. A lot of things that we felt like we left on the table in that game that we need to do better."

NC State head coach Dave Doeren discusses the matchup with Virginia, the growth of the JACK position and more.

Dave Doeren on UVA head coach Tony Elliott: 'The guy knows how to win games'

NC State head coach Dave Doeren discusses how his team has grown from Week 1, building the new-look defense with D.J. Eliot, the growth of young players and much more ahead of Saturday's home game aga...

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Sep 3

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, NC State men’s soccer coach Marc Hubbard joins me to discuss the team's 3-0 start, Donavan Phillip's impact, Friday's match against UNC and more.

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Coffee With Cory: NC State Men's Soccer Coach Marc Hubbard Joins the Show!

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, NC State men's soccer coach Marc Hubbard joins Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith to discuss the team's success coming off a Sweet 16 last year, Donavan Phillip's impact...

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Aug 29

On today's Coffee With Cory, we dissect CJ Bailey's outing in NC State's win over ECU.

Bailey made big-time throws and completed 70+ percent of his passes, but had some questionable plays when the Pack had chances to put the game away.

Coffee With Cory NC State Got the Full CJ Bailey Experience vs. ECU

Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith recaps NC State QB CJ Bailey's outing against East Carolina, including his chemistry with Wesley Grimes and Teddy Hoffmann, his big-time throws to both, and some questiona...

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · Aug 28

ALERT!!!🚨

NC State has released a depth chart for Week 1!

NC State Football 2025: Complete Depth Chart vs. ECU

NC State football revealed its depth chart for the Wolfpack's season-opener against ECU.

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