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College Football News / Pack Insider / December 5

NC State Running Back Hollywood Smothers Made History in Year 2

Redshirt Sophomore Running Back Hollywood Smothers carved out a spot for himself in the NC State record books in his second year in Raleigh. Smothers finished the regular season with 939 rushing yards, averaging 5.9 yards per carry.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 4
Wolfpack’s Breakout RB Secures First-Team All-ACC Selection

Wolfpack’s Breakout RB Secures First-Team All-ACC Selection

RALEIGH — In his redshirt freshman season with NC State in 2024, running back Hollywood Smothers showed flashes in the last few weeks that he could be an offensive focal point for the Wolfpack moving forward.

College Football News / Pack Insider / December 2

NC State RB Hollywood Smothers Earns 1st Team All-ACC Honors

The official All-ACC Teams were revealed today, and NC State Redshirt Sophomore Running Back Hollywood Smothers was named to the 1st Team, becoming the first Wolfpack Running Back to earn 1st Team honors since Nyheim Hines in 2017.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 23
Smothers Shares Feelings After Wolfpack's Win Over FSU

Smothers Shares Feelings After Wolfpack's Win Over FSU

RALEIGH — NC State entered Friday night's game with a bitter taste after scoring just seven points against Miami the week prior. The Wolfpack offense wanted to score and be efficient.

College Football News / Pack Insider / November 13

Initial NC State vs. #16 Miami Availability Report

The initial Availability Report is out for NC State’s matchup against #16 Miami this Saturday. Redshirt Sophomore Running Back Hollywood Smothers and Senior Tight End Justin Joly are both listed as Questionable again, but CBS Sports is reporting that they are expected to play against the Hurricanes.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / November 13

NC State’s Justin Joly & Hollywood Smothers Are Expected to be Back for MIA

According to CBS Sports, Redshirt Sophomore Running Back Hollywood Smothers and Senior Tight End Justin Joly are expected to be back for NC State this Saturday for their matchup at #16 Miami.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 6
Duke Scott on ACC Honors and NC State’s Upset Win

Duke Scott on ACC Honors and NC State’s Upset Win

RALEIGH — Without the performance of redshirt freshman running back Duke Scott, it's hard to say whether NC State would've pulled off the massive upset over Georgia Tech in Saturday's matchup.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / October 26
Hollywood Smothers Gives Honest Thoughts After Pitt Loss

Hollywood Smothers Gives Honest Thoughts After Pitt Loss

RALEIGH — Facing a top-10 rush defense was always going to be tough sledding for NC State star running back Hollywood Smothers. Even so, Smothers still found a way to make an impact against Pitt in the Wolfpack's 53-34 loss.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 23
Pitt Run Defense Tasked With Conference's Top RB

Pitt Run Defense Tasked With Conference's Top RB

PITTSBURGH — It's a good thing that the Pitt Panthers' defense is built to stop the run because they'll be up against another challenging run game this week against the NC State Wolfpack.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / October 22
Why Pitt’s Rush Defense Could Spell Trouble for NC State

Why Pitt’s Rush Defense Could Spell Trouble for NC State

RALEIGH — In NC State's losses to Virginia Tech and Notre Dame, the offense tallied just 110 rushing yards combined. The rushing attack, led by sophomore running back Hollywood Smothers, has been crucial to the Wolfpack's success throughout the 4-3 start.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / October 18
Three Redshirt Freshman Still Making an Impact for NC State

Three Redshirt Freshman Still Making an Impact for NC State

RALEIGH — NC State made it to the first open date of the season with a 4-3 overall record and a 1-2 record in conference play. The Wolfpack lost its most recent game to a ranked Notre Dame team, but earned a much-needed break.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / ACC Digital Network / October 14
College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / October 7
NC State May Have an All-American in the Making

NC State May Have an All-American in the Making

RALEIGH — In a history dating back to the late 1800s, only 11 NC State players earned consensus All-America honors for the Wolfpack during their time with the program.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / October 3
This Rising Star for Wolfpack Makes National Top Players List

This Rising Star for Wolfpack Makes National Top Players List

NC State running back Hollywood Smothers was added to the 89th Maxwell Awards Midseason Watch List on Thursday afternoon, putting him among the top players in college football.  Smothers is one of the most productive backs in the country this fall.

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College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / October 2
Duke Scott Discusses His Growing Role in NC State Offense

Duke Scott Discusses His Growing Role in NC State Offense

RALEIGH — While NC State has a star running back in Hollywood Smothers, the team still needed a change-of-pace option to provide the workhorse with some relief.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / October 2
Why NC State’s Offensive Line Struggled in the Run Game

Why NC State’s Offensive Line Struggled in the Run Game

Throughout Weeks 2 through 4 of the college football season, NC State’s running back Hollywood Smothers averaged 7.4 yards per carry. In the loss to Virginia Tech, he only averaged 4.2 yards per carry.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / ACC Digital Network / September 23
College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 22
Opening Odds for Virginia Tech vs. NC State Peg Hokies As Double-Digit Underdogs

Opening Odds for Virginia Tech vs. NC State Peg Hokies As Double-Digit Underdogs

Virginia Tech football's betting odds have opened before the Hokies' Week 5 clash with the NC State Wolfpack; the Hokies will enter as 10.5-point underdogs, per FanDuel Sportsbook.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / September 21
Hollywood Smothers Gave Wolfpack Hope in Tough Loss to Duke

Hollywood Smothers Gave Wolfpack Hope in Tough Loss to Duke

Before Saturday’s action, running back Hollywood Smothers ranked No. 6 in the country in individual rushing yards. Smothers was coming off back-to-back

College Football News / ACC Digital Network / September 11
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 6
Hollywood Smothers, NC State too strong for Virginia

Hollywood Smothers, NC State too strong for Virginia

Hollywood Smothers ran for two touchdowns and 140 yards as North Carolina State beat Virginia 35-31 on Saturday afternoon at Raleigh, N.C. CJ Bailey threw for 200 yards and one touchdown on 16-for-23 passing and added two rushing scores for the Wolfpack (2-0).

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / ACC Digital Network / August 28
College Football News / Field Level Media / August 28
NC State holds strong, dispatches East Carolina to open season

NC State holds strong, dispatches East Carolina to open season

CJ Bailey ran and threw for first-half touchdowns, but North Carolina State needed a late defensive stand to secure a 24-17 victory against visiting East Carolina in Thursday night's season opener at Raleigh, N.C.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 1, 2024
College Football Cheerleaders Catch Attention for Behavior After Postgame Brawl

College Football Cheerleaders Catch Attention for Behavior After Postgame Brawl

The North Carolina State Wolfpack went on the road to Chapel Hill and secured a 35-30 win over in-state rival North Carolina to close out their regular season on Saturday.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 2, 2024
NC State racks up 527 yards, demolishes Stanford 59-28

NC State racks up 527 yards, demolishes Stanford 59-28

Jordan Waters and Hollywood Smothers each rushed for two touchdowns and 100 yards apiece as North Carolina State rolled to a 59-28 home victory over Stanford on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

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