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Auburn Loss Marks Significant Missed Opportunity for NC State

RALEIGH — NC State suffered its third loss of the 2025-26 season, falling to No. 20 Auburn 83-73 on the road in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday. The defeat marked the Wolfpack's third loss in the last week, as head coach Will Wade and his group suffered two losses in the Southwest Maui Invitational and fell out of the AP Top 25.

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Breaking Down Dave Doeren's Signing Day Press Conference

NC State's 2025 regular season is over, as the Wolfpack awaits Sunday's bowl selection to determine where the year will come to an end. However, preparation for the 2026 season season is already well under way, as head coach Dave Doeren and his staff were hard at work during the Early Signing Period securing the 2026 class.

Caden Fordham News / Pack Insider / 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 5

Wolfpack Tight End Secures First-Team All-ACC Selection

RALEIGH — While NC State's 7-5 finish to the 2025 regular season was loaded with ups and downs, a handful of Wolfpack players were viewed as some of the best in the ACC.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 5

Will Wade Breaks Down NC State's Loss to No. 20 Auburn

NC State's non-conference skid continued with a tough road loss against No. 20 Auburn in Neville Arena on Wednesday night. The Wolfpack failed to contain two Tiger players, Keyshawn Hall and Kevin Overton, who combined for 57 points in Auburn's 83-73 win over the Pack.

Dave Doeren News / Pack Insider / December 4

Dave Doeren Calls Out False Report Regarding Retirement…Giglio Apologizes

Back on October 22nd, Joe Giglio, of the co-host of the podcast ‘Ovies & Giglio’, was a guest on the Lotcast hosted by Alec Lower. At the beginning of the podcast, Giglio shared that he believes this will be Dave Doeren’s last season as the head coach at NC State.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 4

What Went Wrong for NC State Against No. 20 Auburn?

NC State dropped to 5-3 in the first season of the Will Wade era with a loss to No. 20 Auburn on the road. It was the first true road test for the Wolfpack, as the previous two losses came at a neutral site in the Southwest Maui Invitational.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 4

Wolfpack Drops Another Non-Conference Game in ACC/SEC Women's Challenge

In a game NC State absolutely needed for both morale and its resume, the Wolfpack suffered from yet another late-game collapse, losing to No. 9 Oklahoma

Dave Doeren News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 4

What Dave Doeren Said on Early Signing Day

RALEIGH — The early National Signing Day period has arrived for college football programs around the country. NC State Wolfpack football put together a solid class over several months and finally put pen to paper for many key recruits Wednesday, with more expected to join that initial group over the next few days while the window remains open.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 4

Auburn Hands NC State Tough Loss in ACC/SEC Challenge

NC State dropped its first true road game of the 2025-26 season, falling to No. 20 Auburn 83-73 at Neville Arena. The Tigers blitzed the Wolfpack late in the second half after the Pack held things together and withstood several massive Auburn runs.

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

NC State Quickly Flipped This Three-Star RB

In mere days, NC State was able to flip three-star running back Noah Moss. The Class of 2026 RB had previously been committed to South Alabama before flipping his recruitment to the Wolfpack.

Jacarrius Peak News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 3

Jacarrius Peak Walks Away With Prestigious Weekly Award

RALEIGH — NC State finished the 2025 regular season in style, throttling North Carolina in Saturday's rivalry matchup at Carter-Finley Stadium. It was a dominant offensive performance for the Wolfpack offense, as that group scored on its first four drives of the game.

Justin Joly News / Pack Insider / December 2

NC State TE Justin Joly Earns 1st Team All-ACC Honors

The official All-ACC Teams were revealed today, and Senior NC State Tight End Justin Joly earned a spot on the 1st Team, becoming the 1st Wolfpack Tight End to earn 1st Team honors since George Bryan in 2010.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 2

How NC State Can Get Back Into the Top 25

RALEIGH — NC State men's basketball became the No. 25 team in the country after first-year head coach Will Wade led the Wolfpack to a 4-0 start. However, things changed quickly for the Pack, as the team crumbled in the Southwest Maui Invitational and lost two of its three games in the multi-team event on the Hawaiian island.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 2

What This Week Holds For NC State Men's Basketball

RALEIGH. — NC State suffered two losses in the Southwest Maui Invitational and dealt with major defensive breakdowns in those games. It forced the Wolfpack to do some soul-searching as it fell out of the AP Top 25 and came in ranked No.

Jacarrius Peak News / Pack Insider / December 2

NC State’s Jacarrius Peak Named Week 13 ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week

NC State Redshirt Junior Left Tackle Jacarrius Peak was named the Week 13 ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance against UNC this past Saturday.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 2

Why Did Wolfpack Basketball Drop Out of Top 25?

RALEIGH — NC State fell out of the AP Top 25 in the latest rankings after clinging to the No. 25 spot in the last release of the poll. The Wolfpack received 26 votes with its 5-3 record and now faces another massive obstacle in the ACC/SEC Challenge game against No.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / December 2

NC State vs. UNC: Offensive PFF Grades Report (with notes)

NC State defeated rival UNC 42-19 this past Saturday night. Here’s a PFF Grade Report for the Wolfpack Offense in Week 13 True Freshman Quarterback Will

Dave Doeren News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 1

The Dave Doeren Era Continues for NC State

Dave Doeren is here to stay for NC State football. After finishing the 2025 regular season with a 7-5 record, athletic director Boo Corrigan announced Doeren would be back for his 14th year leading the Wolfpack, per a statement sent Sunday to the The Associated Press.

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

Did Wes Moore, NC State Figure Things Out in Cancun?

RALEIGH — Wes Moore and No. 25 NC State needed to show some improvements during their trip to Mexico for the Cancun Challenge. After losing to Rhode Island

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

NC State Reaches Elite Eight For First Time Since 1992

RALEIGH — For the first time in 33 years, No. 15 NC State men's soccer reached the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament, beating UNC Greensboro 2-0 on a rainy Sunday night to secure a spot.

CJ Bailey News / ACC Digital Network / November 29

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North Carolina State Wolfpack News / ACC Digital Network / November 27

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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.

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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