NC State scraped by with a strong defensive effort to down NIU and finish the month of September above .500. The Wolfpack showed glimpses of greatness on defense, but still needs the offense to catch up in order to truly compete in the ACC this season. Alec Lower of Trinity Road Times steps in for Cory Smith to co-host the podcast with James Curle and discuss the game, preview the return to ACC play against Wake Forest and everything else with Wolfpack athletics this week. Watch or listen to the...
Oct 01, 2024•53 min
NC State did what needed to be done to get a 24-17 win over NIU on Saturday afternoon inside Carter-Finley Stadium. The offense generated just 171 total yards while the defense scored a touchdown of its own, handed the ball to the offense at the one-yard line and essentially did it all in the victory. Michael Clark and Cory Smith recap the Wolfpack's latest win, including the offensive struggles after the first drive, the defense's dominant afternoon and Caden Noonkester living up to his "Boomke...
Sep 29, 2024•36 min
NC State is looking to bounce back once again after a blowout loss to a Power 4 opponent, this time against NIU. While it might not be a familiar opponent for the Wolfpack, head coach Dave Doeren will coach against his former team in desperate need of a win. With the game exactly 48 hours away, Sports Editor of the Daily Chronicle Edward Carifio joins Cory Smith to break down the Huskies. The guys will discuss how Thomas Hammock has brought NIU back to national relevance, the up-and-down start f...
Sep 26, 2024•25 min
NC State football had another weekend to forget with a blowout loss to Clemson on the road After another lackluster performance from the defense, it appears big changes are coming — including on player already off the roster. Cory Smith and James Curle will recap the loss, Anthony Belton fallout from his ejection, Red Hibbler no longer on the roster, defensive shakeups coming and even some hoops with a big-time pickup in the 2025 class. Listen to or watch the latest weekly podcast to get all of ...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr
The final score may have been 59-35, but it was a game that was out of control early and often for NC State against Clemson. The Wolfpack was ravaged early by the Tigers, allowing 100 rushing yards on the first three carries, and fell behind by four scores before scoring its first touchdown. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will recap the frustrating performance on both sides of the ball, analyze CJ Bailey's first start in a Pack uniform and try to piece together what State can do to get back on tra...
Sep 21, 2024•43 min
NC State is looking to get off to a strong start in ACC play with a tough road game at Clemson on Saturday. The Tigers have a lopsided loss and blowout win on their resumé and come off a bye week looking to maintain a home winning streak over the Wolfpack that has lasted more than two decades. The State's Clemson beat writer Chapel Fowler joins Cory Smith this week to discuss Clemson's rollercoaster start to the season, how Cade Klubnik and his playmakers have performed so far and whether or not...
Sep 19, 2024•38 min
There's never a dull moment when it comes to NC State football. For the third straight season and fifth time in the last six years, Dave Doeren will make a QB change with true freshman CJ Bailey taking over for an injured Grayson McCall in the ACC opener at Clemson. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the move to Bailey, his performance against LA Tech and preview Clemson during the first portion of the podcast. In the second half, ACC Network analyst and former Clemson offensive lineman Eri...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr
NC State football found a way. It wasn't always pretty, but the Wolfpack survived a close call against Louisiana Tech with a 30-20 win behind CJ Bailey coming in and igniting the Pack's offense after an injury for Grayson McCall. Michael Clark and Cory Smith recap the win for the Wolfpack, Bailey's performance, the Pack's defensive effort in the second half and what the Pack should do moving forward. Watch the full postgame podcast to get all of that and more!
Sep 15, 2024•33 min
NC State will look to have a bounce-back performance on Saturday afternoon with Louisiana Tech coming to town. The Bulldogs are coming off back-to-back 3-9 seasons, but are in a make-or-break season for Sonny Cumbie and have several new faces looking to make a huge impact against a Power 4 opponent. Ruston Daily Leader sports editor Matt Belinson joins Cory Smith this week to discuss the status of starting QB Jack Turner, the playmakers around him on offense and why two former SEC linebackers le...
Sep 11, 2024•22 min
NC State lost in disastrous fashion to a now-Top 10 Tennessee team on Saturday night by a final of 51-10. Cory Smith and James Curle will do something no member of the NC State fanbase truly wants to do right now — talk about it. The guys will discuss the performance on both sides of the ball, what areas need to improve the most before ACC play begins, Doeren’s big-game struggles and more. We’ll also open it up to fans questions in the second half of the show to discuss what’s on the minds of Wo...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min
It wasn't the Wolfpack's night -- and that's putting it nicely. On a national stage in a neutral site against an SEC opponent, No. 24 NC State suffered one of the most lopsided losses of the Dave Doeren era in a 51-10 loss to No. 14 Tennessee. The Volunteers capitalized on the Wolfpack's mistakes early to take a three-score lead into the locker room then pummeled the Pack in the second half. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will discuss the loss, break down what went so wrong for the Pack and where ...
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min
NC State and Tennessee are set to do battle on Saturday night in Charlotte under the lights at Bank of America Stadium in the Duke's Mayo Classic. Both teams are looking to set the tone for their respective seasons, with the Wolfpack and Volunteers hoping to contend for conference championships this fall. On this week's Pregame Podcast, GoVols247 senior writer Wes Rucker will join Cory Smith to discuss the Volunteers. The guys will break down Nico Iamaleava making his third start, the weapons at...
Sep 05, 2024•59 min
NC State used a strong fourth-quarter finish to take down Western Carolina in the season opener, but Week 2 will be a much tougher test. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the Week 1 win and where the Wolfpack must improve. In the second segment, Jordan Crammer of CBS 17 -- a Tennessee graduate -- will join us to preview the matchup against the Volunteers. We'll discuss all of that and more on the latest Pack Pride Weekly Podcast!
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min
It was far from perfect, but NC State found a way to pull out a 38-21 win over Western Carolina in the 2024 season opener. The Wolfpack got a career-high three touchdowns from Kevin Concepcion and two TDs from Jordan Waters, as both finished with more than 100 yards on the night. But early miscues by the offense and a few mistakes on defense left the door wide open for Western to pull off a massive upset. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will discuss the Wolfpack's fourth-quarter heroics, Grayson Mc...
Aug 30, 2024•58 min
NC State plays its first football game of the 2024 season in just over 48 hours! To prepare for the season opener against Western Carolina, Cory Smith and Michael Clark give their thoughts on the Catamounts and what to expect from the Wolfpack. Will the Pack have be tested by WCU QB Cole Gonzales and the Catamounts experienced DBs? Which players will we be watching in their first starts at the college level? How much playing time will the backups get to prepare for snaps down the road? We'll dis...
Aug 27, 2024•27 min
NC State plays football this week, folks! The Wolfpack will kick off the season with Western Carolina coming to Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday night. After an offseason of waiting, Pack fans will finally get to see this revamped roster take on an actual opponent. To celebrate this wondrous occasion, Chip Patterson of CBS Sports will join Cory Smith and James Curle LIVE from Amedeo's on Monday night! The guys will give their takes on what to expect from the Pack this season, give their over/un...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The NC State season kicks off in exactly one week, so it's finally time to break down our projections for 2024. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will give their game-by-game predictions for the Wolfpack's highly-anticipated campaign. Can the Pack pull off at least one upset in September? Will State avoid stubbing its toe in the final eight games after Clemson? Who poses the biggest threat to the Pack reaching 10 wins down the stretch? We'll discuss all of that and more on this episode!
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 20 min
The NC State football season is just 10 days away, so it's time to pack in as much offseason talk as possible! NC State legend and ESPN announcer Debbie Antonelli will join the show to discuss having her name added to the Reynolds Coliseum rafters, getting a chance to see the football program up close and her thoughts on both basketball programs this season. In the second segment, Josh Pate of Late Kick Live will join us again for a third straight offseason to preview the Wolfpack. Pate will giv...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min
The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is already underway. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the final group -- special teams. How much can Caden Noonkester grow as a punter this season? Can Kanoah Vinesett carry on the recent trend of strong placekickers in Raleigh? Who are the names to know when it comes t...
Aug 19, 2024•24 min
The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is already underway. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the final defensive group -- safeties. What is the latest on the status of Devan Boykin? How much help did the Wolfpack add this offseason with Donovan Kaufman and Kerry Martin? Who are the names to know when it come...
Aug 18, 2024•23 min
The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is already underway. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the cornerback and nickels. What are the expectations for Aydan White in his final season? How much growth have we seen from Brandon Cisse this offseason? Who are the names to know at nickel with Ja'Had Carter and Ta...
Aug 15, 2024•31 min
Both preseason polls are out and NC State is officially a Top 25 team heading into the 2024 campaign in the AP and Coaches polls. Alec Lower of Trinity Road Times joins Cory and James from Amedeo’s to discuss the rankings and preview the Pack’s season. The guys will also play buy or sell on several NC State-related topics to get Wolfpack fans prepared for the season ahead. Listen to or watch the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 16 min
The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the linebacker position. What steps has the Wolfpack taken this offseason to replace Payton Wilson? How much growth have we seen from Caden Fordham and Sean Brown this offseason? How is the battle for the final outside...
Aug 12, 2024•33 min
The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the defensive line position. Can Davin Vann develop into a high-end NFL Draft pick this fall? How critical is the development of Brandon Cleveland and Travali Price this offseason? Is depth in the trenches a major conc...
Aug 08, 2024•26 min
The Pack Pride Weekly Podcast makes its triumphant return after taking a month off with a look at the start of NC State's fall camp. Cory Smith and James Curle will break down their thoughts on the season ahead, Victory Day held on Friday and the Coaches Poll release. In the second half of the show, the new "Voice of the Wolfpack" Matt Chazanow will join the show. Chazanow will discuss his new role, returning to North Carolina, following a legend in Gary Hahn, his connection to NC State and much...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 14 min
The NC State football season opens in less than five weeks with the Wolfpack kicking off against Western Carolina. The Pack brings back a wealth of experience from last year's squad along with one of the best transfer recruiting classes in the country. On this Sunday Sit Down with Pack Pride, Wolfpack tight end Justin Joly discusses his decision to transfer from UConn to NC State. Joly also details how excited he is to play in Robert Anae's offense, his chemistry with Grayson McCall and the weap...
Aug 04, 2024•16 min
NC State opened up fall camp on Wednesday morning with several new faces all over the field. The transfers were numerous with names like Grayson McCall, Noah Rogers and Justin Joly dominating the hype train, but several returning players like Kevin Concepcion and freshmen like Terrell Anderson and Jonathan Paylor are also making waves. Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss the latest when it comes to NC State as fall camp gets underway with less than one month before the season kicks off. Watch t...
Aug 02, 2024•53 min
The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the offensive line position. How much will players like Anthony Belton, Tim McKay and other returning starters progress? What does the addition of Zeke Correll do for the Pack's trenches? Who are some of the names to k...
Jul 30, 2024•30 min
The NC State football season opens in less than five weeks with the Wolfpack kicking off against Western Carolina. The Pack brings back a wealth of experience from last year's squad along with one of the best transfer recruiting classes in the country. On this Sunday Sit Down with Pack Pride, Wolfpack linebacker Sean Brown discusses his move from the safety position. He breaks down the reason for switching to linebacker, how the room is moving forward without Payton Wilson, the growth of Caden F...
Jul 28, 2024•19 min
The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the tight ends/FLEXY position. What will the addition of Justin Joly -- the No. 3 tight end in the transfer portal -- do for Robert Anae's offense? Can this still be a breakout year for Juice Vereen with the Wolfpack? ...
Jul 26, 2024•28 min
