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3,900-Yard QB Tipped as the Next Russell Wilson Ahead of 2026 College Football Season

Ole Miss starting quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is the biggest underdog story at quarterback entering the 2026 season. The 6-foot, 200-pounder transformed from a little-known Division II starter turned SEC backup into arguably the best quarterback in college football within a year of transferring to the Rebels from Ferris State.

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Bold NC State talk isn't unwarranted heading into 2026 season

NC State Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren and quarterback CJ Bailey talked big on the first day of ACC media days. The team might just be able to back them up.

QB Darian Mensah discusses how success of Cam Ward, Carson Beck persuaded him to transfer to Miami

Alabama flips three-star WR Cedrick Simmons from Auburn

Michigan AD Warde Manuel dismisses job security questions as social media speculation, but that doesn't distract from unflattering report

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Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 13

Another Look at NC State's Men's Basketball Staff After Latest Additions

RALEIGH — Justin Gainey is officially settled in as the head coach for NC State men's basketball, now working for a little over a month. During that time, he diligently put together his first staff before focusing their combined efforts on building the first roster of the Gainey era with the Wolfpack.

Dave Doeren News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 13

Unfinished Business Drives Dave Doeren Into Year 14 at NC State

Dave Doeren is heading into his 14th season at NC State, still the second-longest tenured head coach in the ACC, trailing only Clemson's Dabo Swinney. By that point of the career, for many coaches, there can sometimes be a sense of monotony or routine, especially with the lack of championship success for a coach like Doeren.

Dave Doeren News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 12

What NC State's Emphasis on Recruiting in the Trenches Means

RALEIGH — NC State head coach Dave Doeren is a strong believer in a traditionally-built football team, both from a character standpoint and from a personnel standpoint.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 11

Wolfpack Can't Outlast Stanford, Loses Series: Stats and Observations

The road struggles for NC State baseball during the 2026 season continued Sunday, as the program couldn't earn a series win over Stanford, instead falling 9-5 in the rubber match.

MLB News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 10

Former NC State Catcher Finds New MLB Home Soon After Wolfpack Visit

While NC State practiced at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Stanford, Calif., ahead of a three-game set against the Stanford Cardinal on Thursday, the program got a visit from a familiar face.

NHL News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 8

The Importance of NC State Baseball's Series Against Stanford

NC State baseball is back on the road for another weekend series after a one-week break from the trials of away games in ACC play. The Wolfpack can't get much further away from Raleigh than it will be for the three-game set coming up, as the program made the long trip across the country to face Stanford in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 8

Gainey Hosts Five-Star Recruit For Unofficial Visit at NC State

RALEIGH — NC State men's basketball is in the midst of a transitional period after a surprising coaching change during the 2026 offseason. With Justin Gainey, a former player and alumnus, now at the helm of the program, the Wolfpack is shifting directions.

Dave Doeren News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 6

How Dave Doeren Can Finally Get 10 Wins in 2026

RALEIGH — Over the last 13 seasons, Dave Doeren has built NC State football into one of the most consistent and competitive football programs in the ACC.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 5

Two Approaches Gainey Can Take For the Rest of NC State's Roster

RALEIGH — Since taking over the NC State men's basketball program at the beginning of April, first-year coach Justin Gainey has been busy assembling his first staff, creating a program strategy and identity and putting together his first roster.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 3

Gainey, NC State Need to Consider Bringing Back Musa Sagnia

RALEIGH — The last time NC State fans saw Musa Sagnia, he fouled out of the First Four loss to Texas in a matter of a few minutes. It was yet another disappointing moment in the only year of the Will Wade era with the men's basketball program.

3 Standouts in NC State Baseball's Series Win Over Miami

RALEIGH — After losing back-to-back ACC series, NC State returned to Doak Field with hopes of fixing its latest shortcomings. Even with a thinner stable of arms in a three-game series against Miami, the Wolfpack did just enough to secure a series win, splitting Friday's doubleheader and then pulling away in a teeter-totter victory on Saturday.

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

Wolfpack Gets Heroic Bullpen Effort From Anderson Nance

RALEIGH — With a pair of starting pitchers injured, NC State has leaned more on its bullpen than ever before, trusting young arms throughout the last three series.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 2

What the Return of Paul McNeil Means for Justin Gainey's Wolfpack

RALEIGH — For first-year head coach Justin Gainey, there was always one task this offseason that stood out from the rest: Keep Paul McNeil home at NC State.

MLB News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / May 2

Christian Serrano Already Building His Own Legacy at NC State

RALEIGH — Christian Serrano watched his brother, Eli, be a massive contributor at NC State in 2023 and 2024. During that time, he quickly decided that he wanted to be a part of the Wolfpack when it was time to play college baseball.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / April 24

KC Concepcion explains why he's excited to play with' Shedeur Sanders

KC Concepcion explains why he's excited to play with Browns' Shedeur Sanders

The Cleveland Browns aced the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft by addressing their two main needs: A new left tackle and a wide receiver.

Browns make eye-opening Shedeur Sanders decision in camp

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College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Will Wade takes parting shot at NC State fans

Will Wade left NC State to return to LSU after just one year, and he took a parting shot at some of the team’s fans on his way out the door. LSU introduced Wade for his second stint as head basketball coach on Monday, and he inevitably discussed the circumstances that led to him leaving NC State one year after being hired.

Five candidates to replace Will Wade as NC State's head coach

Will Wade is headed back to LSU after one season as the men's basketball head coach at NC State. The Wolfpack went 20-14 overall this past campaign and fell in the First Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament to fellow No. 11 seed Texas.

Will Wade sends farewell message to NC State after LSU return

LSU, Will Wade reunion shows much has changed in college athletics since controversial previous exit

NC State AD Boo Corrigan uses Philip Rivers quote to throw shade at Will Wade after HC's exit

Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade heads back to LSU

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26

Will Wade sends farewell message to NC State after LSU return

It’s official: North Carolina State coach Will Wade is leaving after one season and going back to LSU. Wade will become the new men’s basketball head coach for the Tigers after spending just one season with the NC State Wolfpack.

Jay Bilas News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26

Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade heads back to LSU

The college basketball coaching carousel is spinning out of control, and it continued on Thursday with reports that Will Wade is expected to return to LSU.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 26

LSU, Wade reunion shows much has changed in college athletics since controversial previous exit

LSU, Will Wade reunion shows much has changed in college athletics since controversial previous exit

Wade coached at LSU from 2017-22 and was a key figure in an NCAA recruiting scandal that resulted in the arrests of four assistant coaches.

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / March 19

49ers hosting Texas A&M star wideout for top-30 visit

The San Francisco 49ers will host Texas A&M standout wide receiver KC Concepcion for a top-30 visit, college football analyst Ryan Fowler reported Thursday. The top-30 visit could signal San Francisco has serious interest in drafting the electric wideout.

NFL Draft intel: Miami’s Jaylen Waddle replacement, Fernando Mendoza’s big issue, Jets’ dilemma

Cameron Heyward opens up about Connor Heyward leaving Steelers for Raiders

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz