N.C. State vs. East Carolina - December 28, 2024

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Pirates logo, Pirates 8-5, 1ST 7, 2ND 6, 3RD 7, 4TH 6, TOT 26

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Wolfpack logo, Wolfpack 6-7, 1ST 0, 2ND 7, 3RD 0, 4TH 14, TOT 21

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7:19[4th & 4 @ NCST 6] N.Perez 24 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-A.Harper, Holder-L.Larsen.

4:43N.Perez extra point is good.

4:49[3rd & 6 @ NCST 19] K.Houser rushed for 19 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

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A slow jam for your Sunday 🎶

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Friday night football in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium 🏴‍☠️

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Doing it for each other 🤝

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Running back room had themselves a day ‼️

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Per reports, things are heating up between Philip Rivers and NC State for the Wolfpack's opening head coach job. But, there's a catch. Here's more: https://t.co/VoiJ7gkbxz

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🚨 Week 9 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📉 Buckeyes drop 9 spots 🤩 Utah in top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

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Ohio State Falls Out Of Top 10 😱The top 5 looks completely different after USC's massive win. Tap for full list 📲

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Week 9 Winners & Losers 📊🗣️ Contenders look vulnerable 💯 Three 8-0 teams left 📲 Full recap of Halloween slate

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CFB Player Hurt After Ref SlipEast Carolina's David Coleman Jr. had to be helped off the field after freak accident 📸

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NC State pulls away from Cal for 31-10 winYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Game thread: Cal vs. NC StateYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Rivers Reacts to CFB Rumors 🤔Former NC State QB says nothing is 'imminent' regarding HC vacancy 🎥

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Rivers, NC State Rumors Rise 📈Former NFL QB has 'emerged as the focus' of school's HC search (On3)

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NC State honoring Chuck Amato with helmet sticker this weekYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Cal vs. NC State injury report: Wolfpack gets Kamen Smith backYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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CFB Week 9 Picks 🔮Predicting every game with more chaos looming 📲

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Doeren Calls Out NC State NILFormer HC says Wolfpack's resources 'need to match expectations' 🎥

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🚨 Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

www.backingthepack.com•6d

NC State an 8.5-point favorite against CalYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Philip Rivers-NC State 'Smoke'Wolfpack, NFL legend gaining steam for HC vacancy (The Athletic)

51:02

🚨 Week 8 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📳 Tap to follow

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Unranked Teams Cause Chaos in Week 8 📊BYU and Texas Tech suffer losses as playoff picture gets even more blurry 📲

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CFB Week 8 Winners & Losers 📊🤷‍♂️ BYU on other end of shocker 😱 More top teams fall 📲 Full recap after Saturday

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NC State fires Dave DoerenYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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NC State Eyeing Philip RiversWolfpack could hire NFL legend as HC replacement with his son committed to program (ESPN)

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🚨 NC State Fires Head CoachDave Doeren was fourth-longest tenured coach in FBS at 14 seasons 📲

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NC State cannot locate victory forest for the sadness treesYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Game thread: NC State vs. StanfordYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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CFB Week 8 Picks 🔮More upsets loading? Predicting every game this weekend 📲

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NC State vs. Stanford injury report: Duke Scott among many players outYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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NC State a touchdown favorite at StanfordYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📲 Tap for full rankings

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🚨 Week 7 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📳 Tap for full rankings

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CFB Week 7 Winners & Losers 📊😱 Multiple top teams fall ❓ Arch, Bryce's jobs in question 📲 Full recap after Saturday

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B/R CFB Top 25 After Week 7 🔢MASSIVE shakeups underway after chaotic slate. Tap for latest projections 📲

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CFP Expansion Winners & Losers🤷 Regular season meaningless? 📈 G6 teams hit jackpot? 📲 24-team playoff takeaways

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CFB Week 7 Picks 🔮OSU-Indiana headlines loaded weekend slate 📲

58:04

🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📳 Tap to tune in

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🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📲 Tap for full standings

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NC State takes a walloping from Wake, 38-14Your best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Shocking CFB Top 25 Shakeup 🔢Texas falls 6 spots after suffering upset loss. Tap for new projections after Week 6 📲

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CFP Title Race Is Wide Open 🏆After 6 weeks, there's still no clear No. 1 favorite. Multiple teams still have question marks 📲

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Week 6 Winners & Losers 📊🐻 UCLA is a playoff contender 🦓 Controversy in UGA win? 📲 Takeaways from chaotic slate

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Game thread: Wake Forest vs. NC StateYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Breaking NewsNC State's ex-head trainer faces more than $2 million bond on sex abuse charges involving athletes (AP)

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Spike Sowells officially out for remainder of 2026Your best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Wake Forest vs. NC State injury report: Well it’s not goodYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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CFB Week 6 Predictions 🔮Picking winners of every game as season hits halfway mark 📲

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NC State a 3.5-point underdog to Wake ForestYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

58:49

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

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🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

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NC State gets a big 31-28 win over LouisvilleYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

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CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

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Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

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Game thread: Louisville vs. NC StateYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Louisville vs. NC State injury report: Spike Sowells out, Jimarion McCrimon questionableYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

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CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

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Dave Doeren talks week ahead, working on those blown leadsYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Week 5 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down the slate of games with potential major surprises on the horizon ➡️

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NC State a 6.5-point underdog to LouisvilleYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

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🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

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NC State fends off App, 41-31Your best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

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CFB Week 4 Winners & Losers 📊😏 Karma for Michigan? 💺 Burning hot seats for coaches 📲Full breakdown of wild slate

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Williams delivers in passing game as Pirates pull awaydescription

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New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

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Stock Watch for Coaches Heading into Week 4 📊Breaking down Dave Doeren's uncertain outlook at NC State 📲

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CFB Week 4 Predictions 🔮

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Breaking NewsFlorida authorities arrest NC State’s ex-head trainer accused of sex abuse of Wolfpack male athletes (AP)

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CJ Bailey discusses aftermath of Vanderbilt gameYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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NC State QB Owns Fumble ✋CJ Bailey explains thought process during costly play 🎥

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Week 4 CFB Predictions 🔮Picks for every game in STACKED weekend 📲

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🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

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Top 8 Overreactions after Week 3 🏈Assessing NC State's absurd late-game collapse 📲

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🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

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Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

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Monarchs reign briefly before Pirates plunderdescription

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Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

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CFB Week 3 Updates 🏈Tap to follow all the action 📲

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Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

Vandy Switching to 5-Star QB

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Vanderbilt true freshman Jared Curtis will make his first career start against North Carolina State this weekend, Clark Lea announced today. He shined off the bench against Delaware last week, completing 14-of-22 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown.

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NC State a 4.5-point underdog to VanderbiltYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

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CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

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Appalachian holds off ECU comeback for 27-24 windescription

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NC State smokes Richmond, 73-0Your best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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CJ2K's Letter to His Kids 🥹Titans legend with touching message. Read it here 📲

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NC State hopes to get right against RichmondYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

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Linebacker AJ Richardson out for the seasonYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Stark contrast in season openers for App, ECUdescription

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Week 2 AP Poll Revealed 📊Indiana takes Oregon's spot in top 5 while Michigan falls out. Tap for full rankings 📲

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🚨 First CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Michigan unranked 📉 Oregon out of Top 5 📳 Tap for full rankings

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Week 2 CFB Coaches Poll 📊Biggest risers and fallers from latest rankings 📲

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NC State a 30.5-point favorite against RichmondYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

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CFB Week 1 Winners & Losers 📊Refs are the talking point in Michigan's controversial win. Full breakdown of wild slate 📲

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Crimson Tide makes sailing tough for Piratesdescription

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Updated Heisman Odds 📊Where everyone stands after Toney's standout performance

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Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predictions for Clemson-LSU, Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

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DJ Eliot discusses NC State’s defensive performance against VirginiaYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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🚨 New CFB Pregame ShowThis one is completely animated

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Mitch Griffis has been preparing for noisedescription

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Game thread: NC State vs. UVAYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Initial injury report encouraging for NC StateYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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🚨ACC Bans Pro AthletesConference follows lead of Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Full statement here 📲

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Picking Week 0 Games 🔮

College football is BACK. Who wins this weekend's biggest matchups?

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Week 0 Betting Locks 🔒Expert pick for UNC-TCU, more 📲

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UVA’s offense will test NC State’s new defensive frontYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Picks for Every Week 0 Game 🔮Predictions for NC State-Virginia, more 📲

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ACC Wants to Ban NFL PlayersConference considering rule change ahead of Wednesday's AD meeting (The Athletic)

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NC State heads to UVA as 5.5-point underdogYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Betting Locks for Win Totals 🔒Our expert likes these teams' win totals the most heading into the season 📲

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Gunner Rivers Hurt In OpenerSon of former NFL QB Phillip Rivers and 4-star NC State commit left game with right knee injury 🎥

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ACC Preview & Predictions 🔮Best players, top storylines, more 📲

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It’s never too early to go lobbing grenades at Dave Doeren, apparentlyYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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🚨 First CFB AP Poll of SeasonOhio State No. 1 in preseason rankings. See where your team stands 📲

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AP Top 25 Preseason Poll PredictionsHow the rankings could shake out ahead of season openers 📲

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What should we expect from NC State’s special teams in 2026?Your best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Power 4 Teams with the Softest Schedules 🗓️Texas Tech, more squads with soft roads 📲

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NC State will debut black camo alternate uniforms next monthYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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KaTron Evans is eligible to play, for nowYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Versatile defensive lineman plots course to ECUdescription

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It’s a legacy year for CJ BaileyYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

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Experts React to CFB Coaches PollTap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

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First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

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Southern Durham running back flips to PiratesKamari Holloway gave a verbal commitment to Temple University in mid-June because he thought East Carolina was going to sign just one running back in the recruiting Class of 2027. But once Holloway learned that wasn't the case, he quickly altered his decision and remained in his home state to play college football.

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Top 25 CFB Coach's Poll Predictions 🔮Latest picks before Tuesday's poll drop 📲

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CJ Bailey fourth in ACC pre-season Player of the Year votingYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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NC State picked to finish seventh in ACCYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Looking at NC State’s conference schedule based on SP+ projectionsYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Fleet footed QB destined for new role at ECUPage Wofford had been around Xavier Means for about three years, but was still unsure how good the 6-foot-1, 170-pound quarterback could be entering the 2026 football season at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, S.C. "We didn't know what we would have," said Wofford, Northwestern's veteran head coach.

www.backingthepack.com•4mo

Recapping NC State’s 2026 ACC KickoffYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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ACC's New Championship Game TiebreakerDifferent system put in place after Duke-Miami controversy last year

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CJ2K Brings Back Ice Bucket ChallengeFormer Titans RB looking to raise awareness after ALS diagnosis See his post here 📲

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CFB 27's Top 10 by ConferenceHighest-rated players from Big Ten, SEC and ACC 📲

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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer PortalFull details on proposal inside 📲

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ESPN publication slights Pirates, AmericanMy wife looks for football preseason magazines when she's at the grocery store this time of year. One of her recent acquisitions was ESPN's College Football Preview. Let this serve as a warning - don't invest $14.99 on this edition if you're looking for anything on East Carolina.

www.backingthepack.com•5mo

NC State adds BU transfer guard Audrey EricksenYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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More NC State Football Kickoff Times ReleasedNC State now has kickoff times and TV details for Richmond, Vanderbilt and Stanford.

packinsider.com•5mo

NC State Lands Elite KickerTop-ranked 2027 kicker Moses Barker commits to NC State.

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One run earns Pirates the American's lone bidThe importance of winning the American Conference tournament in terms of getting into the NCAA field was underscored with the selection announcements on ESPN2 on Monday. East Carolina topped Texas-San Antonio, 1-0, on Sunday for the league's automatic berth. The Roadrunners were on the outside looking in when the bids were revealed.

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NC State Recruiting SurgeNC State's 2027 class climbs into Top-30 nationally.

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Historic Commitment for NC StateKJ Caldwell becomes one of highest-rated NC State commits ever.