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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.

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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

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.

College Football News / Pack Insider / December 26

NC State WR Noah Rogers Entering the Transfer Portal

NC State Redshirt Sophomore Wide Receiver Noah Rogers is entering the Transfer Portal. With Rogers leaving, NC State will be without their 3 top receivers in 2026.

Daemon Fagan News / Pack Insider / December 26

NC State Safety Daemon Fagan to Enter the Transfer Portal

NC State Redshirt Sophomore Safety Daemon Fagan is entering the Transfer Portal. Fagan didn’t see any action in 2023 or 2024. He played 10 snaps in the Wolfpack’s 56-10 win over Campbell this year, recording 1 tackle.

Terrell Anderson News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 26

The Impact of Terrell Anderson's Exit on NC State

RALEIGH — When NC State found out about the exit of star wide receiver K.C. Concepcion in late 2024, major questions about the team's wide receiver room emerged.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 26

How NC State's Offensive Line Performed in 2025

RALEIGH — Throughout the 2025 season, NC State's various position groups experienced highs and lows, battling through injuries, difficult matchups and general changes en route to an 8-5 finish with a win in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl to wrap things up.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 25

NC State's Christmas Wishlist: What the Wolfpack Needs From Santa

RALEIGH — Christmas and the Holiday season have arrived, with college campuses around the country deserted as students and student-athletes returned to their homes to be with family for the break.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 24

Elite 2028 Forward Details Recent NC State Visit

NC State and head coach Will Wade's primary recruiting focus at the moment is on the 2026 and 2027 cycles. However, that hasn't stopped the Wolfpack from

Dave Doeren News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 24

Three Memorable Dave Doeren Moments From 2025

RALEIGH — NC State head coach Dave Doeren wrapped up his 13th season with a win in the 2025 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, throttling Memphis 31-7 as the Wolfpack put together one of its best defensive performances of the year.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 23

Running Through the Statistical Start for NC State Basketball

After the first two months of the 2025-26 season, NC State sits at an imperfect, but solid 9-4. The Wolfpack failed to win a game against Power Five opponents before finishing off Ole Miss in the final matchup of the non-conference schedule.

Reviewing NC State's Non-Conference Schedule

RALEIGH — NC State wrapped up the first non-conference schedule of the Will Wade era with a win over Ole Miss on Sunday. The two months were filled with ups and downs, but the Wolfpack lacked a truly signature win against a power conference opponent until knocking off the Rebels.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 23

NC State Loses Three-Star 2026 Quarterback Signee

NC State and head coach Dave Doeren did a solid job in the 2026 cycle, with their class ranked in the top 50 nationally after Early National Signing Day.

College Football News / Pack Insider / December 23

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

NC State defeated Memphis 31-7 this past Friday down in Tampa. Here’s a PFF Grade Report for the Wolfpack Defense in the Gasparilla Bowl. Redshirt Senior

Elijah Groves News / Pack Insider / December 22

NC State LB Elijah Groves Entering the Transfer Portal

NC State Redshirt Linebacker Elijah Groves will be entering the Transfer Portal. Groves never played a snap for the Wolfpack in two years in Raleigh. He was a 4-star prospect in NC State’s 2024 recruiting class, who flipped his commitment from Kentucky two years ago this month.

Christian Zachary News / Pack Insider / December 22

NC State WR Christian Zachary Entering the Transfer Portal

NC State Redshirt Freshman Wide Receiver Christian Zachary will be entering the Transfer Portal. As a True Freshman, Zachary played 1 snap in 1 game in 2024 against Stanford.

Instant Reaction to NC State's Win Over Ole Miss

NC State ended the non-conference slate with a semi-neutral site game against Ole Miss. The Wolfpack, desperate for a win against another power conference opponent, attacked the Rebels with fearlessness immediately and built a cushion large enough that it outlasted Ole Miss in the 76-62 win in Greensboro.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 22

Ole Miss Coach Explains How the Wolfpack Took His Team Down

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Finishing the non-conference slate with a win became the ultimate goal for NC State before it entered Sunday's matchup against Ole Miss with four losses already.

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.