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Revisiting NC State's South Florida Portal Rebuild

RALEIGH — Throughout the transfer portal process, NC State made a concerted effort to bring in players that benefitted returning quarterback CJ Bailey.

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Why Analysts Praised NC State Player During Schedule Release

The 2026 ACC Football Schedule release was one of the headlines in the conference on Monday night, and one North Carolina State player received plenty of praise from the ACC Network's panel of analysts as they went through each team's schedule.

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

Reviewing NC State's New Group of Wide Receivers

RALEIGH — It seemed as though NC State's new additions to the wide receiver room were completed after the team brought in Tyran Warren from Alcorn State, but the Wolfpack decided to keep loading up that position group.

CJ Bailey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 27

How Much Will the Wolfpack Offense Change in 2026?

RALEIGH — With quarterback CJ Bailey returning for his junior year, NC State has an opportunity to make some serious noise in the ACC by the time the 2026 season gets underway.

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

NC State Adds Former Miami Receiver With Deep Wolfpack Ties

RALEIGH — The transfer portal period saw NC State work quickly to rebuild its roster after a strong finish to the 2025 season. With quarterback CJ Bailey

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

Wolfpack Could Reunite CJ Bailey With Another Former High School Teammate

RALEIGH — To say NC State has leveraged quarterback CJ Bailey's connections to South Florida throughout transfer portal season would be an understatement.

Appalachian State Mountaineers News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 17

NC State Gets Commitment From Appalachian State Wide Receiver

RALEIGH — While the transfer portal is closed for entries and exits, programs around the country are still evaluating and adding their final pieces to their respective rosters for the 2026 season.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 16

NC State Looking To Add Backup For CJ Bailey

RALEIGH — The quarterback position isn't a major area of need for NC State, with news of CJ Bailey's return to the program arriving before the transfer portal opened.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 14

CJ Bailey’s Miami Reunion Is Taking Shape at NC State

RALEIGH — When NC State retained quarterback CJ Bailey for his junior year, the program's ceiling instantly flew higher in the sky, at least for the 2026 season.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 13

How NC State Rebuilt Its Wide Receiver Group

RALEIGH — Terrell Anderson, Noah Rogers and Wesley Grimes wouldn't be back with NC State in 2026 for one reason or another. The Wolfpack retained quarterback CJ Bailey for his junior season, but the staff needed to find the talented passer some players to throw to quickly.

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

The Impact of NC State's Latest Transfer Addition

RALEIGH — The transfer portal window continued to be a productive time for NC State, as the Wolfpack remains on the hunt for players who could impact the upcoming 2026 season.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 10

NC State’s Portal Blueprint Has One Clear Focus: CJ Bailey

RALEIGH — The 2025 season ended swiftly for NC State football, although the Wolfpack hoisted a trophy at the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl after beating the Memphis Tigers for the program's first bowl win since 2017.

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

The Impact of CJ Bailey's Return on NC State Football

NC State got some of the best news it could've hoped for on the second day of 2026. Talented quarterback CJ Bailey announced his intention to return for his junior season in Raleigh, silencing doubts over a potential exit from the young signal caller after a solid sophomore year.

College Football News / Pack Insider / January 3

FSU Safety Transfer Edwin Joseph Set to Visit NC State, Former Teammate of QB CJ Bailey

According to reports, FSU Safety Transfer Edwin Joseph (6’0″/190) will be taking an Official Visit to NC State next week. Joseph is currently on a visit to Texas, and also has one set up with Clemson next week.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 3

Could This Linebacker Be an Option for NC State?

RALEIGH — NC State's preparations for the 2026 season are well underway with the transfer portal opening up. The Wolfpack already retained star quarterback CJ Bailey for his junior season, but still has numerous holes on the defensive side of the field to fill, as many veterans ran out of eligibility after the win in the Gasparilla Bowl.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / January 2

QB CJ Bailey returning to NC State for 2026 season

Quarterback CJ Bailey is returning to NC State for his junior season in 2026, he announced Friday on social media. "Back with the Pack," he posted on Instagram, ending speculation he could enter the transfer portal on Friday.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / January 2

Critical Wolfpack Player Announces Return to the Program

RALEIGH — NC State fans can breathe sighs of relief Friday after rising junior quarterback CJ Bailey announced on Instagram that he will return for his third season with the Wolfpack in 2026.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 30

Looking at the Quarterback Position for NC State in 2025

RALEIGH — Before the 2025 season got underway, sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey walked the walk of a confident young signal caller ready to take major steps as a passer for NC State in his second season.

North Carolina State Wolfpack 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.

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

Who was NC State's Highest-Graded Offense Player?

RALEIGH — Throughout the 2025 season, NC State got very strong performances from several members of the offense in various positions. Sophomore starting quarterback CJ Bailey was one of the most improved players in the ACC, while redshirt sophomore running back Hollywood Smothers finished as the conference leader in rushing yards per game.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 19

North Carolina State powers past Memphis 31-7 at Gasparilla Bowl

CJ Bailey threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as North Carolina State had an efficient first half in a 31-7 victory against Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday afternoon in Tampa.

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.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 23

North Carolina at NC State odds: Opening point spread revealed

NC State and North Carolina are set to clash in their regular season finale’s on Saturday, with the game taking place at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 21

N.C. State beats Florida State to become bowl eligibile

CJ Bailey threw for two touchdowns and kept North Carolina State out of trouble for the most part while the Wolfpack defense, along with strange plays on special teams, took care of the rest in a 21-11 victory over Florida State on Friday night in Raleigh, N.C.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 6

QB of the Week: CJ Bailey Leads NC State Past Georgia Tech

This week I caught several intriguing matchups, but one that stood out came from the ACC—No. 16 Georgia Tech (8–1, 5–1) taking on NC State (5–4, 2–3). The game featured two talented quarterbacks I’ve been following closely: Haynes King and CJ Bailey.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 4

CJ Bailey aerial assault powers NC State offensive explosion vs. Campbell

CJ Bailey completed 20 of 23 passes for 337 yards and four touchdowns as host North Carolina State defeated Campbell 56-10 Saturday. The Wolfpack (4-2) scored touchdowns on their first eight possessions.