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.