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Critical Changes to NC State Depth Chart in Week 2

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The North Carolina State Wolfpack coaching staff clearly saw some things that needed to change after the team's 24-17 victory over East Carolina on Thursday.

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Key NC State Wolfpack Statistics From Week 1

NC State opened up its season with a 24-17 win over East Carolina. The team had a lot of standout performances from different players on Thursday night,

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5 NC State Wolfpack Players Crack Impressive Listing

Pro Football Focus released its weekly college football team of the week and player awards. The list has a national team of the week and player, along with teams for each of the Power Four conferences and for the group of five schools.

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Watch: Dave Doeren Talks Virginia Matchup in Monday Presser

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The process of feeling out the roster continued to be a major talking point for NC State head coach Dave Doeren on Monday ahead of the team's week two matchup against Virginia.

Comparing the Wolfpack's Class to North Carolina's

When it comes to North Carolina State, they are one of the many programs that like to focus on multiple different sports and multiple different topics

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Wolfpack Kicking Woes: What Went Wrong?

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Walking away with a win meant a lot to NC State head coach Dave Doeren and his Wolfpack team. Learning from the mistakes within the 24-17 victory over East Carolina on Thursday night could mean even more over the course of the season.

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Ex-Wolfpack Receiver Shows Big-Play Ability

With NC State playing its season opener on Thursday night, it allowed Wolfpack fans to sit back on the couch and enjoy the opening weekend slate of college football.

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How NC State's Young Players Did in Week 1

RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina State and head coach Dave Doeren likely wanted a little bit more cushion in the 24-17 win over ECU on Thursday. The season opener, for many teams, is a time to throw young players into the fire and see what you have.

College Football News / Pack Insider / September 1

NC State’s Offensive Line was Encouraging & Discouraging in Their 2025 Season Opener

NC State defeated ECU 24–17 last Thursday night in their 2025 season opener at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack’s blocking was both extremely encouraging and extremely discouraging at the same time.

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Former Wolfpack Coordinator Has Brutal Debut

NC State moved on from a familiar face this offseason. Longtime defensive coordinator Tony Gibson left the program to become a head coach for the first time in his lengthy coaching career.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / September 1

What Does NC State's Offense Need To Work On?

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The victory over East Carolina on Thursday marked a turning of the page for the North Carolina State football program. The team won a clean game, untainted by any residual hostile energy from the brawl that ended the previous matchup between the two teams.

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NC State Basketball Roster Set After Late Addition

RALEIGH, N.C. -- With basketball season right around the corner, NC State head coach Will Wade added one final piece to his debut roster over the weekend.

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Wolfpack Commit Jaire Richburg Set for Big Matchup

The North Carolina State Wolfpack has a manual when it comes to recruiting prospects, as they like to recruit a very specific way, and they like to recruit a very specific set of recruits when it comes to every single recruiting class that they can possibly think of.

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CJ Bailey Connects With New Targets in NC State Win

The NC State passing attack in week one against East Carolina was hitting on all cylinders. Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey took a step in his development by throwing for over 300 yards for the third time in his career. Bailey finished 24-for-34, 318 yards, and one touchdown with a pick.

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Top Defensive Performers for NC State in Week 1

RALEIGH -- While the Wolfpack offense and sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey had their moments throughout NC State's 24-17 win over East Carolina , the team's defense stood out in some major moments.

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Carter-Finley Crowd Delivers as NC State Wins Over ECU

Just days before, NC state head coach Dave Doeren urged fans to come out and be loud in Carter-Finley Stadium during the Wolfpack's season opener against East Carolina.

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North Carolina State Commit Jacob Smith Survives Thriller

The North Carolina State Wolfpack has been one of the most intriguing programs in the nation when it comes to recruiting certain prospects, as they have

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Impact Transfer Speaks About Debut Performance for Wolfpack

RALEIGH -- Cian Slone arrived in Raleigh just hoping for a chance. When he was granted additional eligibility as a former junior college transfer, he found a new home with NC State after spending a pair of seasons at Utah State.

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Revisiting Doeren's Most Interesting Quotes Following Week 1 Win

RALEIGH -- NC State's mindset is to take care of business and move on to the game in front of it. The Wolfpack and head coach Dave Doeren did just that on Thursday, squeezing by East Carolina 24-17 in a rematch of the 2024 Military Bowl.

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NC State Handles Adversity in Season Opener

Adversity strikes often during football games. Especially college football. Adversity struck the NC State Wolfpack sideline during its season opener against East Carolina.

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When the Lights Go On, NC State's Hollywood Smothers Delivers

Bright lights shine down on Carter-Finley Stadium. Lights on? Ready, action! Cameras are rolling, fans cheering. It’s time for Hollywood. Not Hollywood, where the lights are brightest and cameras roll.

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Wolfpack QB Showcases Impressive Connection With Freshman Receiver

RALEIGH -- NC State escaped the opening week of the season with a 24-17 victory over in-state rival East Carolina. After the loss to the Pirates in the 2024 Military Bowl, the win righted the ship culturally for the Wolfpack and allowed them to move on from the shocking loss.

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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.