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Although the 2026 transfer portal doesn't open until January, several college football stars, including NC State star running back Hollywood Smothers, have already announced their intention to enter the portal.

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NC State vs Ole Miss Box Score: Wolfpack Win 76–62

NC State improved to 9–4 this afternoon with a 76–62 win over Ole Miss (7–5) at Greensboro Coliseum. The Wolfpack covered the spread as a 6.5-point favorite and led by as many as 28 points.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 21

Can the Wolfpack Respond to Will Wade's Message in Ole Miss Matchup?

RALEIGH — After his team ran roughshod against Texas Southern, Will Wade sat in front of the media and tried to send a message to both the fan base and his own players that his first team at NC State was not meeting his lofty standards as a head coach.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 21

Key Wolfpack Players Who Need to Show Up Against Ole Miss

RALEIGH — NC State finds itself at something of a fork in the road when looking at the first season of the Will Wade era. The coach aired out his grievances with the performance of his first group wearing the Wolfpack uniform following an emphatic win over Texas Southern, challenging them to be better.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / December 21

Where the Stat Gurus Rank NC State Ahead of Ole Miss

NC State (8–4) faces Ole Miss (7–4) today at 1 p.m. at Greensboro Coliseum, but what do the advanced metrics say about the Wolfpack heading into tipoff?

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 21

Three Wolfpack Offensive Standouts From the Gasparilla Bowl

RALEIGH — NC State capped off an adversity-filled 2025 season with a 31-7 win over the Memphis Tigers in Friday's Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, finishing the season with an 8-5 record.

Hollywood Smothers News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 20

The Impact of Hollywood Smothers' Exit From NC State

NC State wrapped up its 2025 season with an eighth win, as the Wolfpack pushed around the Memphis Tigers in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl and walking away with a 31-7 victory.

Dave Doeren News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 20

How the Gasparilla Bowl Helped Doeren's Thoughts on the Future

TAMPA, Fla. — Dave Doeren and the NC State Wolfpack finished the 2025 season in style, beating the Memphis Tigers 31-7 in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl to end the year with an 8-5 record.

Caden Fordham News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 20

Caden Fordham Finishes NC State Career in Style

TAMPA, Fla. — NC State's Gasparilla Bowl victory marked the end of several careers across the Wolfpack roster. It was a perfect way for those players to cap off their collegiate journeys, snapping a bowl losing streak that stretched back to 2017, when coach Dave Doeren led the Wolfpack to a win over Arizona State in the Sun Bowl.

CJ Bailey News / ACC Digital Network / December 19

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North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 19

Three-Star 2027 Small Forward Speaks on NC State Visit

While NC State remains focused on adding players to its 2026 recruiting class, head coach Will Wade and his staff are also starting to target several prospects in the 2027 class.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 19

Wolfpack Rolls On, Remains Undefeated in ACC Play

RALEIGH — NC State continued its nice start to the ACC campaign with a dominant home win back in the friendly confines of Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack throttled Georgia Tech 87-58, even holding the Yellow Jackets to just three points in the third quarter.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 19

Scottie Ebube Brings the Edge Will Wade Wants in Wolfpack

RALEIGH — NC State men's basketball finds itself in the midst of a minor identity crisis, at least according to head coach Will Wade. The group assembled

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 19

Doeren Discusses Caden Fordham's Journey to National Recognition

RALEIGH — NC State linebacker Caden Fordham continued to earn national recognition for his remarkable comeback season in 2025, landing on the Sporting News All-American second team on Wednesday.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 19

Dave Doeren's Final Thoughts Before the Gasparilla Bowl

Dave Doeren and NC State football settled into Tampa, Florida, earlier in the week, preparing for the Gasparilla Bowl matchup against Memphis. The Wolfpack is looking to snap a bowl losing streak that stretches back to the 2017 Sun Bowl, when the program defeated Arizona State.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Memphis vs. NC State Prediction: Gasparilla Bowl Preview

Memphis limps into its fourth consecutive bowl game appearance on a three-game losing streak with an interim coach at the helm. On the opposite side of the field is N.C.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 18

NC State's Star Running Back Opts for Transfer Portal

RALEIGH — Just a day before NC State is set to face Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl, redshirt sophomore running back Hollywood Smothers announced his intention to enter the transfer portal, while also exploring potential opportunities in the NFL in 2026.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / ACC Digital Network / December 18

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North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 18

Which Wolfpack Veterans Could Opt Out of the Gasparilla Bowl?

RALEIGH — Over the last decade, the nature of bowl season in college football experienced sweeping changes. The addition of the four-team College Football Playoff and then the increase to the 12-team expanded playoff shifted focus away from the plethora of postseason bowl games that dominate the calendar throughout December and January.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / December 17

NC State vs. Memphis: Gasparilla Bowl Odds, Spread, Total, Analysis

NC State (7-5) is currently a 4.5-point favorite in their upcoming bowl game against Memphis (8-4) on Friday. The Total is sitting at 57.5. The Moneyline for the Wolfpack is -192, and +160 for the Tigers.

Wolfpack Ready for Midweek Bout Against Texas Southern

RALEIGH — NC State finds itself at something of a fork in the road of the 2025-26 season, Will Wade's first as the head coach of the program. The major matchups throughout the non-conference slate didn't go to plan, leaving the Wolfpack with a 7-4 record in the final week of that portion of the schedule.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 17

Could Phillip Be Back For Another Run With the Wolfpack?

RALEIGH — NC State walked off the field proudly, even in defeat, after falling just short in the College Cup Final as Washington hoisted the National Championship trophy in Cary, North Carolina, on Monday.

Caden Noonkester News / Yardbarker / November 22

Florida State produces wild sequence vs. NC State

Florida State’s season has been a chaotic, bumpy ride ever since its season-opening win over Alabama. Just when fans thought they had seen it all, FSU’s sequence in the fourth quarter during Friday night’s game at NC State summed up its 2025 campaign perfectly.

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