RALEIGH — It's not an overstatement to say nearly all of NC State's potential success in the 2026 season hinges on sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey's decision to stay with the program or explore other options in the transfer portal.
When a quarterback leads the team in passing and rushing yards, he's doing something right. CJ Bailey put NC State on his back as he led the Wolfpack to a dominant, 42-19 victory over North Carolina.
RALEIGH — NC State quarterback CJ Bailey led the Wolfpack to a 7-5 regular season record in his sophomore season, capping things off with a 42-19 win over his program's arch-rival, the North Carolina Tar Heels.
RALEIGH — While NC State sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey threw for a comfortable 201 yards and two touchdowns, he wasn't the Wolfpack signal caller who stole the show in the team's 42-19 win over rival North Carolina under the lights at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Will Wilson ran for four touchdowns and host North Carolina State blew out rival North Carolina 42-19 in the regular-season finale Saturday night in Raleigh, N.C.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina - NC State rivalry game will take center stage Saturday, as the Tar Heels are set to face off against the Wolfpack in Carter-Finley Stadium on a brisk fall night.
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.
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.
The Florida State Seminoles (5-6, 2-6 ACC) traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, and left with heartache as both teams fought for bowl eligibility. NC State (6-5, 3-5 ACC) quarterback CJ Bailey shone in the 21-11 win in Raleigh, North Carolina.
RALEIGH — NC State put together what was easily its worst offensive performance of the season in Saturday's road matchup against Miami. The Wolfpack's poor performance helped the Hurricanes move to No.
Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey grew up in the shadows of Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami Hurricane football program. He entered Saturday's game hoping to lead NC State to victory over the 15th-ranked Hurricanes to prove them wrong for overlooking him in the recruiting process.
Jakobe Thomas intercepted two passes and returned one for a touchdown to lead a stellar defensive effort as host Miami routed NC State, 41-7, on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — For the second time in the 2025 season, NC State was blown out coming out of a bye week. No. 15 Miami welcomed the Wolfpack and sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey to Hard Rock Stadium and thoroughly dominated the Pack 41-7.
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Not long ago, the Miami Hurricanes were after CJ Bailey in an all-important recruiting class, but decided that Judd Anderson was the better option for them at the time.
Miami enters as heavy favorites, but the Hurricanes aren't bulletproof. Their recent performances reveal defensive cracks, concentration lapses, and injury concerns that NC State can absolutely attack.
RALEIGH — Many players would feel some pressure or elevate a homecoming game more than a usual Saturday. Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey plans to do no such thing when NC State travels to his hometown of Miami to face the No.
The Miami Hurricanes face another challenge ahead this week as they prepare to take on the NC State Wolfpack, who have given everyone at the top of the conference trouble.
On Saturday, Miami and NC State will square off at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Hurricanes will host the Wolfpack in south Florida at Hard Rock Stadium. Evidently, oddsmakers like Miami’s chances.
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.
CJ Bailey threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, adding another score on the ground as North Carolina State posted a 48-36 upset of visiting No. 8 Georgia Tech on Saturday in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
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.