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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.

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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.

Hollywood Smothers 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.

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.

Justin Terrell News / Pack Insider / December 16

NC State DE Justin Terrell is Entering the Transfer Portal

Redshirt Freshman Defensive End Justin Terrell has announced he will be entering the Transfer Portal. Terrell saw action in 4 games as a True Freshman in 2024, playing in 24 defensive snaps.

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NC State Falls to Washington in Overtime in the National Championship Game on Controversial Goal

The NC State men’s soccer team nearly brought home its first national championship in school history last night but fell short in overtime, losing 3–2 to Washington.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 16

Despite Heartbreaking Finish, Taig Healy Cements NC State Legacy

CARY, N.C. — The Wolfpack stood at midfield, helpless as officials reviewed Washington's would-be National Championship-sealing goal in extra time. NC State made a miraculous comeback in the College Cup Final, but when the review finally ended, the Pack's run through the College Cup came to a heartbreaking end.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 16

How the Wolfpack Fell Just Short of a National Championship

CARY, N.C. — A miraculous comeback kept NC State’s National Championship dreams alive for a moment, but the Wolfpack’s remarkable run through the NCAA

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 16

Hubbard's Wolfpack Comes Just Short of Championship Glory

CARY, N.C. — When Washington's game-winning sudden-death goal in the College Cup Final passed a lengthy replay review, NC State head coach Marc Hubbard's mind went straight to taking care of his players.

Caden Fordham News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 16

Caden Fordham Earns Even More National Recognition

RALEIGH — NC State linebacker Caden Fordham entered the season facing questions about his effectiveness after suffering a devastating knee injury in a practice during the 2024 season.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 15

Wolfpack Men's Soccer Searching For First National Championship in Program History

CARY, N.C. — The last time a men's athletic team at NC State won a national championship was Jim Valvano's miracle run through March Madness in 1983. Wolfpack men's soccer has a chance to break that lengthy drought, as coach Marc Hubbard led his squad through the NCAA Tournament and will face Washington in Monday's National Championship.

Dennis Parker News / Pack Insider / December 15

Former NC State forward, Dennis Parker Jr goes for 54 points, the most in the NCAA since 2019

While most of us were keyed in on NC State and Kansas, a former Wolfpacker was setting a record for points in the NCAA over the past 5 years. Dennis Parker Jr, who really never was able to do much here at NC State, just went bonkers for Radford.

Josh Alexander-Felton News / Pack Insider / December 15

NC State Defensive End Josh Alexander-Felton is Entering the Transfer Portal

NC State Redshirt Freshman Defensive End Josh Alexander-Felton is entering the Transfer Portal. Alexander-Felton played in 3 games as a True Freshman in 2024, maintaining his redshirt.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 15

NC State Hosts Elite 2027 Shooting Guard on Visit

Although NC State did not secure its first-ranked win of the 2025-2026 season on Saturday, falling 77-76 to Kansas in a devastating overtime loss, the Wolfpack and head coach Will Wade were able to use the game to help them on the recruiting trail.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 15

Two Shots at an Upset, None Land for Wolfpack

RALEIGH — NC State had its opportunities to take down No. 19 Kansas, but fell short in overtime as the Jayhawks escaped the Lenovo Center with a 77-76 victory.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / December 14

Off the ledge, Wolfpack fans! NC State is still a Top-30 team with a 90% chance of making the NCAA Tournament

Good lord, people. I don’t feel like being here on a Sunday, but after spending 10 minutes on Twitter this afternoon, I figured some might need this. NC State is just fine.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 14

Donavan Phillip's Tournament Turnaround Crucial for NC State

CARY, N.C. — When he decided to return to NC State for his junior season, forward Donavan Phillip likely knew the 2025 edition of Wolfpack men's soccer was going to be a special group under head coach Marc Hubbard.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / ACC Digital Network / December 13

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North Carolina State Wolfpack News / ACC Digital Network / December 10

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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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