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Now that the college football season is over, many of the top players are participating in all-star games across the country as they prepare for potential careers in the NFL.

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

Caden Fordham Starts NFL Draft Process at Important Event

RALEIGH — While NC State has been busy rebuilding the roster around returning quarterback CJ Bailey before the 2026 season gets underway, some of its players are starting the process of preparing for the professional ranks.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 28

How the NC State Linebacker Group Performed in 2025

RALEIGH — With the 2025 season wrapped up and the battle for retention and roster management is well underway already. However, in the few days left before the New Year, NC State has time to reflect on an overall successful season, given what the team dealt with on and off the field during the year.

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College Football 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.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

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 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.

College Football News / Pack Pride / December 15

NC State’s Caden Fordham is an AP All-American

NC State Redshirt Senior Linebacker Caden Fordham has been named a 3rd Team All-American by the Associated Press. Fordham was the only player from the ACC to earn 2025 AP All-American honors.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Pride / December 5

NC State’s Caden Fordham is a Semifinalist for the National Comeback Player of the Year Award

The 15 semifinalists for the 2025 College Football Comeback Player of the Year Award were announced on Wednesday, and Redshirt Senior NC State Linebacker Caden Fordham made the cut.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 1

Wolfpack Linebacker Caden Fordham Finishes Regular Season With Rivalry Win

RALEIGH — NC State finished its season with what might've been the most important win of the year. The Wolfpack physically dominated its arch-rival from down the road in Chapel Hill, throttling the North Carolina Tar Heels 42-19 in front of a home crowd at Carter-Finley Stadium.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 27

Caden Fordham Reflects on Senior Night, North Carolina Rivalry

RALEIGH — NC State picked up a very important sixth win to secure bowl eligibility the last time it took the field at Carter-Finley Stadium, but now the Wolfpack's collective gaze turns to a far more meaningful opponent: the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

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

Fordham Reacts to Wolfpack's Meaningful Win Over FSU

RALEIGH — NC State put together its best defensive performance of the season Friday night, beating Florida State 21-11 at Carter-Finley Stadium. The victory moved the Wolfpack's record to 6-5 and earned the program a trip to a bowl game in December.

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

Caden Fordham's Thoughts on NC State's Rough Loss to Miami

NC State's defense entered the matchup against No. 15 Miami without some key players, but that wasn't anything new for the group. What was new for the Wolfpack defense was being on the field for over 36 minutes in the ugly 41-7 loss to the Hurricanes, as the offense sputtered worse than it had all season.

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College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 7

Caden Fordham Reflects on NC State’s Upset Win, What’s Next

RALEIGH — NC State's defense made the stops when it needed to in the upset win over a ranked Georgia Tech team. With several players out of the lineup, everyone chipped in.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / October 12

Wolfpack's Fordham Shares Frustration After Notre Dame Loss

RALEIGH — While the 36-7 loss might not look like a strong defensive performance for NC State, the unit kept the Wolfpack in the game for longer than many expected.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / September 28, 2025

Fordham Responds to Tough NC State Loss With Determination

RALEIGH — NC State failed to win at home for the first time in the 2025 season, falling to a downtrodden Virginia Tech team in a 23-21 battle at Carter-Finley Stadium Saturday night.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / September 21, 2025

Wolfpack Linebacker Discusses Week 4 Loss to Duke

DURHAM, N.C. -- The second road trip of the season ended in failure for NC State, as the Wolfpack fell 45-33 to the Duke Blue Devils. First-year defensive coordinator DJ Eliot's unit took a major step back in the loss.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / September 19, 2025

NC State’s Sean Brown Leads ACC in Crucial Statistical Category

RALEIGH, N.C. -- After making a transition from safety to linebacker during the 2024 season, Wolfpack captain Sean Brown seems to have found a new home in the middle of the NC State defense.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Pride / August 29, 2025

Caden Fordham Had a Blast in his 1st Game Back from an ACL Injury (transcript)

Redshirt Senior Linebacker Caden Fordham didn’t look like he missed a beat last night, in his first game back from an ACL injury. Fordham led NC State with 11 tackles in their 24-17 win over ECU in their season opener.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / August 23, 2025

Wolfpack Linebackers Named Captains to Lead 2025 Defense

A pack needs its leader. A leader ready to go to war for his men, or in this case, team. That's exactly what the Wolfpack defense has in the heart of their defense.

College Football News / Pack Pride / August 22, 2025

Watch: Isaiah Moore Breaks Down What it Means to Coach at his Alma Mater (with transcript)

Former NC State All-ACC Linebacker Isaiah Moore is now serving as an Assistant Coach at his alma mater, helping lead the room he used to sit in. Earlier

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / August 21, 2025

Early Expectations For NC State-ECU Game

College football season is here. The Week Zero games get going Saturday, but fans in Raleigh have Thursday circled on their calendars. The NC State Wolfpack will look to avenge the 2024 Military Bowl loss to ECU next week.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / August 21, 2025

NC State’s Tackling Machine Earns National Comeback Recognition

Battling back from injury takes relentless effort. The physical therapy, strength training and mental hurdles coming with the process are grueling. Any player returning from one, especially a season-ending injury, is more likely to win an award for their effort.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / August 20, 2025