Pack Pride Podcast

There's finally some positive vibes around the NC State football program after a 24-23 win over Cal just before the bye week. But with a 4-4 record and just one win in ACC play, this is nowhere near how the Wolfpack players, media or fans saw this season unfolding in Raleigh. Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark take a deep dive into what's gone wrong for the Pack this season, the impact of recent recruiting, transfer portal hits and misses and how the Pack can salvage this season with four games remaining. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more!

It took some late-game heroics and a missed field goal by Cal to get there, but NC State pulled out a 24-23 win on the road. The Wolfpack heads into the bye at 4-4 with one ACC win, but finally has some momentum on its side and its QB of the future under center in CJ Bailey. Cory Smith and James Curle take a look back on the win, why it was so important to salvage the remainder of the season and how critical this week's bye is to prepare for the final third of the year. The guys will also preview the 2024-25 season for women's basketball, discuss the scrimmages over the weekend and more!

Trailing by two scores in the fourth quarter, NC State found a way to reel off two touchdown drives to take a 24-23 lead over Cal. The Wolfpack held on thanks to a missed field goal from the Golden Bears and captured its first ACC win of the season heading into the bye week. Cory Smith and Michael Clark recap the win, CJ Bailey's performance, offensive and defensive standouts and much more from the Wolfpack's much-needed win. Watch or listen to the full postgame podcast to get all of that and more!

After dropping two straight one-score games at home, NC State will travel out west to Berkeley to face Cal in ACC play. This marks the first time the two teams have faced off, with the Golden Bears coming in as massive favorites at home against the Wolfpack. Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith is joined by Bear Territory publisher Jackson Moore to discuss Cal's rollercoaster start to the season, what Francisco Mendoza, Jaydn Ott, Jaivian Thomas and Jack Endries have done to change the offense as a whole, how the defense led by Nohl Williams has forced the most turnovers in the ACC and get his prediction. Watch or listen to the latest Pregame Podcast to get all that and more!

With its loss on Saturday to Syracuse, NC State dropped below .500 for the first time this season and remains winless in the ACC. Ahead of Saturday's game against Cal, the Wolfpack lost another starter to injury, another player left the team and AD Boo Corrigan is now sending out emails to thank fans for sticking in there. Cory Smith and James Curle take a look back on the loss to Syracuse, what's going on with the football program, the KenPom rankings for hoops and whether or not basketball can save Wolfpack fans. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State looked like an improved team against Syracuse overall, but its disastrous finishes to multiple drives led to a 24-17 win for the Orange. The Wolfpack dropped to 0-3 in ACC play after three turnovers inside the Syracuse 30-yard line and the Orange punched every one in for a touchdown to come away with a tough win. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will take a look at the loss, the performance of CJ Bailey and the offense as a whole, the defense's up-and-down night and what this game means for the road ahead. Watch or listen to get all of that and more on this Pregame Podcast!

Coming off a heartbreaking loss against Wake Forest last Saturday, NC State is still looking for its first ACC win of the season against Syracuse. The Wolfpack gets a resurgent Orange team inside Carter-Finley Stadium on a primetime stage with a chance to bounce back on the ACC Network. Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith is joined by Mike McAllister of CuseNation on the 247Sports Network to discuss the Orange's 4-1 start to the season, the play of Kyle McCord and his elite playmakers around him, the defensive names to know and a prediction. Watch or listen to the latest Pregame Podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State football suffered another tough loss against Wake Forest and lost QB Grayson McCall in the process. What's the midseason outlook for the Wolfpack heading into the back half of the season at .500 overall and winless in the ACC? Pack Pride editor Cory Smith will be joined by Grayson Boone of the Locked On Wolfpack podcast to discuss the state of the football program and look ahead to both men's and women's basketball with ACC Tip-Off currently taking place in Charlotte. Watch or listen to the latest Pack Pride Podcast to get all that and more!

NC State did everything possible to comeback from a large early deficit, but couldn't muster up defensive stops late in a 34-30 loss to Wake Forest. The Wolfpack leaned on CJ Bailey again after a Grayson McCall injury, but a 10-point lead wasn't enough as Wake methodically drove down the field twice to salt away the win. Cory Smith and Michael Clark recap the befuddling loss with a look at Bailey's performance, the offense finding life late and the defense struggling to close the game out. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State is aiming to get its first ACC win of the season on Saturday when it hosts Wake Forest at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack has recently dominated the rivalry with two straight wins and seven out of the last eight at home, but that will be tested against a high-powered Wake offense this weekend. Les Johns of Demon Deacon Digest joins Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith to discuss the Demon Deacons' early struggles on defense, the health status of players like Demond Claiborne and Donavon Greene and give his prediction. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more!

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 latest podcast to get all of that and more!

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 "Boomkester" persona. Watch or listen to the podcast to get all of that and more!  

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 for QB Ethan Hampton, the weapons around him and strength on the offensive line, defensive names to know and much more!

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 that and more!

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 track. Listen or watch the full Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

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 the defense has lived up to expectations. Get all of that and more on the latest Pregame Podcast!

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 Eric Mac Lain will join the show to discuss Saturday's game. The guys will discuss what to expect from the Tigers on Saturday, being a first-time starter in the ACC, how the conference is shaping up this season and much more.

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!

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 lead the way for the defense. Get all of that and more on the latest Pregame Podcast!

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 Wolfpack fans after a rough weekend.