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Recapping NC State’s 68-59 Win Over Davidson

NC State improved to 9–4 on Sunday, defeating Davidson (9–5) 68–59 on the road. The Wolfpack jumped out to a 16-point lead by the end of the first quarter, holding Davidson to a measly four points.

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.

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

Wade Reflects on Wolfpack's Progress at the End of Non-Conference Slate

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Nearly two months before Sunday, NC State head coach Will Wade sat in the same seat at the First Horizon Coliseum after his team narrowly escaped defeat in an exhibition matchup against South Carolina.

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

McNeil Stays Hot During Wolfpack's Win Over Ole Miss

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The last time he walked onto a basketball court in uniform, NC State sophomore guard Paul McNeil buried 11 shots from behind the 3-point line.

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

Potential Transfer Portal Running Back Targets For NC State

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.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / December 21

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.

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.