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Following the loss to Stanford on Friday night, NC State football made the first midseason coaching change since 1930 by letting go of Dave Doeren. Since that moment, the calls for the Wolfpack to bring in NC State Hall of Fame QB Philip Rivers have only intensified -- seemingly by the hour.On this episode of the Pack Power Weekly Podcast, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble discuss NC State firing Dave Doeren, moving Todd Goebbel into the interim position, the Philip Rivers buzz throughout the country and how the Wolfpack could set up Rivers or any coach to be successful. Brian Geisinger also joins the show in the second half to break down the Wolfpack's men's basketball team before the season opener as the Justin Gainey era approaches.Get all of that and more on the latest Pack Power Weekly Podcast!

NC State has officially fired head coach Dave Doeren from the football program. Doeren served as head coach for nearly 14 full seasons, and his firing came less than 24 hours after the Wolfpack's latest road loss to Stanford.On this episode of the Emergency Podcast, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark discuss the firing of Dave Doeren, what it means for the program moving forward and possible candidates for the position. Get all of that and more on the latest Emergency Podcast!

With a late kickoff on the West Coast, we're doing two Coffee With Cory episodes in the same day! NC State kicks off against Stanford at 10:30 p.m. ET, so it's time to lock in and give our thoughts on the Wolfpack's first game back out of the bye week.On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll dissect NC State's matchup against Stanford, give Pack Priorities on offense and defense and a prediction for the Wolfpack's late-night contest against the Cardinal. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

We're just over 48 hours away from NC State and Stanford kicking off in Palo Alto, Cal., with the Wolfpack looking for its first road win of the season. State comes in at 3-3 (1-2 ACC) and in desperate need of a convincing victory to once again wash the taste of defeat out of its mouth following the loss to Wake Forest before the bye week.On this episode of the Pregame Podcast, Michael Clark joins us to break down the NC State vs. Stanford matchup, take a look at offensive playmakers like Davis Warren, Micah Ford and Caden High, defensive names to know and give a prediction for the Friday Night Lights matchup. Get all of that and more on the latest Pregame Podcast!(0:00) Game preview and context(1:00) Road game challenges(3:24) Analyzing Stanford's offense(5:15) Defensive keys and tackling (8:48) Offensive weapons and matchups(12:21) The run game struggle(17:13) Defensive vulnerabilities(20:38) Final thoughts and prediction

Legendary NC State football coach and Wolfpack legend Chuck Amato has passed away at the age of 80. The Wolfpack icon previously battled with throat cancer and passed away after being in hospice care for several months.On this week’s episode of the Pack Power Weekly Podcast, Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble will be joined by former NC State football player and Amedeo’s co-owner Lou DeAngelis to discuss Chuck Amato’s legacy and NC State. National CBS college football analyst Bud Elliott will also join the show to reflect on Amato’s impact at Florida State and the world of college football as a whole.(0:00) Remembering Chuck Amato with Lou DeAngelis(20:18) Legacy of coaching at NC State(26:58) Insights from Bud Elliott(47:22) Final tribute and farewell

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- NC State men's basketball opened the Justin Gainey era -- unofficially -- with a 77-73 win over Mississippi State on Sunday afternoon. Preston Edmead and Paul McNeil led the way with 16 points apiece while Darius Adams added 14 points and a team-high six rebounds and five assists in the win.On this episode of the Postgame Podcast, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and analyst Charlie Gribble recap NC State's win over Mississippi State, how the guards lifted the Wolfpack, the bigs' struggles and what we learned moving forward before the regular season. Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast. CHAPTERS(0:00) Game overview and reactions (2:53) Darius Adams' performance (5:23) Preston Edmead analysis (7:46) Paul McNeil's development (10:30) Frontcourt concerns (16:58) Looking ahead to the season (21:04) Final takeaways and wrap-up

The ACC preseason poll was released on Tuesday afternoon, with NC State men's basketball slotting in at No. 8 in the conference -- smack dab in the middle of the standings. The Wolfpack also had zero players make the Preseason First or Second All-ACC teams, with Paul McNeil receiving fewer than 20 votes from the media.On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a look at the overall preseason standings, how vastly different this NC State offseason is compared to last year and why the Wolfpack is in prime position to finish well above expectations. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

We're now six games into the regular season for NC State football and the Wolfpack enters the bye week at 3-3 (1-2 ACC) overall. State suffered a brutal second-half beatdown to Wake Forest in a 38-14 loss, which only compounded the frustrations for this year's team after three debilitating losses to open the 2026 campaign.On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a look back at the loss to Wake Forest, recap the first half of the 2026 season for NC State football, the strengths and weaknesses for the Wolfpack and if there's still a chance to salvage the season as a whole. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

NC State football is less than 24 hours away from a massive in-state rivalry game with Wake Forest at noon on Saturday inside Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack is seeking a three-game winning streak this season, an eight-game home winning streak overall and a second straight victory against the Demon Deacons in the rivalry.On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll take a look at the Pack Priorities for NC State football to get a win on offense and defense, how injuries and weather might dictate the game, and a prediction for Saturday's crucial conference contest. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!(0:00) Game preview and weather(1:34) Offensive line challenges(4:05) Offensive weapons and strategy(7:43) Defensive keys and tackling(11:09) Score prediction and wrap-up

NC State football is preparing for yet another massive home test in the ACC, with in-state rival Wake Forest coming to Raleigh on Saturday at noon. The Wolfpack (3-2, 1-1 ACC) has a shot to win a third straight game after a 1-2 start to the season, but must get through a strong Demon Deacons squad that is off to a 4-1 start of its own.On this episode of the Pregame Podcast, Cam Lemons Debro of Demon Deacons Digest joins us to discuss the matchup between NC State and Wake Forest, Jake Dickert's quick turnaround in Winston-Salem, Gio Lopez's resurgence under center, the electric play of Carlos Hernandez and the defensive playmakers to know. Get all of that and a prediction from Cam on the latest Pregame Podcast!

We're now five games into the NC State 2026 season and nearing the midway point of the schedule, with Wake Forest coming up this Saturday. With that in mind, let's look at five players who stood out against Louisville, plus three things we've learned -- both good and bad -- through the first five games of the season.On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll take a look back at the win over Louisville with five players who had the biggest impact, and discuss three strengths and three weaknesses for NC State through the first five games. Get all of that and more on the latest episode of Coffee With Cory!

NC State football restarted ACC play against Louisville on Saturday afternoon inside Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack (3-2, 1-1 ACC) got back on track in ACC play by hanging on late against the Cardinals, needing a critical turnover by Harvey Dyson and career night from CJ Bailey to pick up its first ACC win of the season.On this episode of the Postgame Podcast, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark break down NC State football's win over Louisville, offensive and defensive players that stood out and what this result means moving forward. Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast!