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The Impact of CJ Bailey's Return on NC State Football

NC State got some of the best news it could've hoped for on the second day of 2026. Talented quarterback CJ Bailey announced his intention to return for his junior season in Raleigh, silencing doubts over a potential exit from the young signal caller after a solid sophomore year.

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NC State Humbled by No. 21 Virginia in 76–61 Loss

NC State entered the game as a 3.5-point favorite over #21 Virginia today, but the Cavaliers humbled the Wolfpack mightily, cruising to a 76-61 victory in the Lenovo Center.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 3

Could This Linebacker Be an Option for NC State?

RALEIGH — NC State's preparations for the 2026 season are well underway with the transfer portal opening up. The Wolfpack already retained star quarterback CJ Bailey for his junior season, but still has numerous holes on the defensive side of the field to fill, as many veterans ran out of eligibility after the win in the Gasparilla Bowl.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 3

Wolfpack Eyes Statement Win as Virginia Comes to Raleigh

RALEIGH — After taking down Wake Forest to start the conference schedule with a win, NC State appears to have some momentum to push forward through league play.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / January 3

NC State vs. #21 Virginia: What the Experts Are Predicting

NC State and #21 Virginia will tipoff tomorrow morning at 11am in the Lenovo Center for the Wolfpack’s 2nd ACC game of the season. Who are the “experts” predicting will win?

NC State vs. #21 Virginia Odds, Lines, and Betting Trends

NC State (10-4) is currently a 3.5-point favorite against #21 Virginia (11-2) today in the Lenovo Center at 11a,. The Total is sitting at 155.5. NC State is 8-6 Against the Spread.

CJ Bailey News / Pack Insider / January 2

QB CJ Bailey Announces Return to NC State for 2026 Season

HOLY COW! Quarterback CJ Bailey announced today that he will be returning to NC State for his Junior season in 2026! With the Transfer Portal officially opening today, NC State fans had every reason to be nervous.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 2

Why NC State Is Built for a Serious ACC Run

RALEIGH — Throughout the offseason and during the non-conference portion of the schedule, NC State women's basketball coach Wes Moore blamed himself for making such a difficult slate of games before the Wolfpack reached ACC play.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 2

Small But Mighty: Zoe Brooks Propels Wolfpack to Win

RALEIGH — Zoe Brooks stands just 5-foot-10, but packs a much stronger punch than her height allows her to when she takes the court for NC State. Now in her junior season, the guard hit her stride in ACC play with the Wolfpack's latest win over Stanford, scoring 18 points and adding six assists and three rebounds.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 2

How the Wolfpack Underwent a Midseason Defensive Makeover

RALEIGH — NC State women's basketball started 2026 with one of its best wins of the season, dismantling a two-loss Stanford team 74-46 in Reynolds Coliseum to continue a perfect start through conference play.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / ACC Digital Network / January 1

Watch: Stanford vs. NC State Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

Wes Moore and the Wolfpack Ready for Stanford Matchup

RALEIGH — NC State women's basketball gets back in action on New Year's Day, welcoming the Stanford Cardinal to Reynolds Coliseum for the third matchup of the ACC conference schedule.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 1

NC State Standing Out to Elite 2026 Power Forward

While most recent recruiting news about NC State basketball has focused on the 2027 recruiting class, the Wolfpack and head coach Will Wade are still keeping an eye on the 2026 class and remain in contention to land a few elite prospects.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 31

What to Expect for Wolfpack Women's Basketball in January's First Week

RALEIGH — Unlike the men's program, NC State women's basketball already got ACC conference play underway, winning dominantly twice over Miami on the road and Georgia Tech in front of the Reynolds Coliseum crowd.

Torry Holt News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 31

NC State Icon Once Again a Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalist

RALEIGH — For the seventh time, former NC State wide receiver Torry Holt is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He is a member of a loaded list of finalists, including some others with connections to North Carolina, trying to become the latest former Wolfpack player to get a bust in Canton.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 30

NC State Comes Up Short in Pursuit of Top Recruit

RALEIGH — While the primary focus for Will Wade remains getting the 2025-26 roster back on track in NC State's run through the ACC conference schedule, building for the future is still critical.

College Football News / Pack Insider / December 30

NC State Offensive PFF Grades vs. Memphis (Gasparilla Bowl)

NC State defeated Memphis 31-7 on December 19th down in Tampa. Here’s a PFF Grade Report for the Wolfpack Offense in the Gasparilla Bowl. Senior Tight

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 30

Breaking Down the Performance of the NC State Defensive Line

RALEIGH — NC State needed more pass rush. It was one of the first things coach Dave Doeren tasked his new defensive coordinator, DJ Eliot, with finding as he built the 2025 Wolfpack defense around his own scheme, different from what the Pack ran under longtime coordinator Tony Gibson.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 29

How Cody Hardy Became So Valuable for NC State

RALEIGH — With Justin Joly lined up to return for the 2025 season, NC State didn't need to go shopping for another tight end. However, head coach Dave Doeren and tight ends coach Gavin Locklear agreed to bring in Cody Hardy from Elon for his only season as a power conference football player.

CJ Bailey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 29

CJ Bailey's Best Games as a Sophomore for NC State

RALEIGH — NC State's 2025 season ended in style, as coach Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack got the job done in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl and throttled Memphis 31-7.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / December 29

NC State Football Roster Tracker: Where the Wolfpack Stand Heading Into 2026

In today’s college football landscape, roster continuity can change dramatically from one season to the next. Between eligibility limits, redshirts, and the transfer portal, depth charts are constantly in flux.

NC State Offers Elite 2027 Power Forward

While NC State and head coach Will Wade's primary focus on the recruiting trail remains the 2026 cycle and landing some of their top targets in the class, such as Deron Rippey Jr., the Wolfpack are also beginning to pursue elite prospects in the 2027 class.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 29

How the Start of Matt Able's NC State Career Went

RALEIGH — NC State stayed afloat during the non-conference portion of the schedule in Will Wade's first year as the head coach of the program. The Wolfpack wrapped things up with a 9-4 non-conference record, slightly behind the standards and expectations of both Wade and the hungry Wolfpack fan base, a group desperate for a winner in 2025.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 27

NC State Transfer Portal Tracker: Analyzing Every Player Coming In and Out This Winter

Get a full breakdown of all the offseason transfer portal activity for NC State's college football program, covering every addition and departure, position-by-position impact, and what it means for the team's future.

Kelvon McBride News / Pack Insider / December 27

NC State LB Kelvon McBride Entering the Transfer Portal

NC State Redshirt Sophomore Linebacker Kelvon McBride is entering the Transfer Portal. After redshirting the 2023 season, McBride tallied 14 tackles in 13 games in 2024.