NC State football will play its first Week 0 game against an ACC opponent on Saturday afternoon, with a trip to Charlottesville to face a Virginia team looking to build off a double-digit win season last fall. But it's not just about Week 0 for the Wolfpack, the end goal is trying to reach double-digit wins themselves and book a trip to Charlotte in December.

Before the 2026 season officially kicks off in Charlottesville on Saturday, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith is joined by Michael Clark and Charlie Gribble to give game-by-game predictions for the entire fall. The guys will do a deep dive into each game, give their thoughts on the outcome and what it could mean for the Wolfpack.

• [00:00] - Introduction & Show Overview
• [01:04] - Week 0: at Virginia (UVA)
• [04:43] - Week 1: vs. Richmond
• [05:18] - Week 2: at Vanderbilt
• [11:06] - Week 3: vs. App State
• [14:00] - Week 4: vs. Louisville
• [20:20] - Week 5: vs. Wake Forest
• [25:16] - Week 7: at Stanford
• [28:18] - Week 8: vs. California (Cal)
• [32:22] - Week 9: vs. Duke
• [36:12] - Week 10: vs. Syracuse (Senior Day)
• [39:30] - Week 11: at Florida State (FSU)
• [44:30] - Week 12: at North Carolina (UNC)
• [48:30] - Season Success Barometer & Win-Total Predictions
• [56:08] - Key Roster & Defense Questions for 2026
• [01:03:29] - Final Thoughts & PackPower247 Wrap-Up

Get all of that and more on the latest Pack Power Podcast!

NC State football will play its first Week 0 game against an ACC opponent on Saturday afternoon, with a trip to Charlottesville to face a Virginia team looking to build off a double-digit win season last fall. The Wolfpack and Cavaliers are both looking to solidify themselves as ACC contenders, but only team will come away 1-0 in conference play before Week 1 even arrives.

To preview the Pack's matchup against the Hoos, Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos247 joins us to break down what to expect on Saturday. We look at Beau Pribula taking over at quarterback, the weapons around him, names to know on defense, and Jacquie's prediction for Saturday.

Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast!

The Pack Power Weekly Podcast is back at Amedeo's Italian Restaurant ahead of Week 0 when NC State football kicks off the 2026 season! The third episode back is once again jam-packed with news, but the focus will be on previewing the matchup against Virginia in five days!

On this episode of the Pack Power Weekly Podcast, Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble take a look back on NC State's final week of prep after fall camp, preview the Week 0 matchup against Virginia and hand out superlatives for the Wolfpack ahead of the 2026 season. Get all of that and more on the latest Pack Power Weekly Podcast!

Bah Gawd, we've made it! After more than eight months of waiting, it's officially NC State vs. Virginia game week! While the game won't be played in Brazil -- for better or worse -- the Wolfpack will be traveling to Charlottesville to open the 2026 season on Week 0 against one of the toughest opponents it will face this fall.

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we are celebrating game week by doing something I rarely ever do: Giving five breakout players for the 2026 season. It's a bit cliché to put out these lists, but it's absolutely necessary with this many new faces on the Wolfpack roster. So let's dive into five names that are set for huge jumps this fall!

Few freshmen in the country had as big of a season as Rett Johnson, who finished as a Freshman All-American and All-ACC Second Team player during the 2026 campaign. Johnson then earned an invite by USA Baseball and made the Collegiate National Team, setting the stage for a huge sophomore season.

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, NC State outfielder Rett Johnson joins the show to discuss his freshman season with the Pack9, making the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, playing for Elliott Avent in his final season and why Chris Hart is the right man for the job. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

Did you know that one of the biggest content creators in the sports world is an NC State graduate from the Raleigh area? Kent Padgett has been in the content creation game for nearly a decade now, after graduating in 2014 and uses his videos not only to promote national news but also to regularly bring the Wolfpack into the conversation.

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Kent Padgett -- AKA "KentSports" -- joins us to discuss his love for NC State, how he got into the sports content creation world, how he infuses the Wolfpack into his posts and his expectations for the Pack this season. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

In case you haven't heard, NC State football hasn't won 10 games in more than two centuries. The program has also only done it twice -- something that has been talked about ad nauseam. However, the confidence exuding from Dave Doeren, the return of CJ Bailey and multiple key veterans entering the program has the Pack looking to make history this fall.

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a look at what ultimately needs to go right for the Wolfpack to finally break through with a 10-win campaign. That list includes CJ Bailey having a massive year, massive defensive improvement from last fall and taking care of business early on in the season. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

NC State women's soccer is off to its first 2-0 start since the 2022 season, with the most goals scored in the first two matches since the 2010 campaign. The Wolfpack will continue play this Thursday at 5 p.m. against Charlotte as part of a doubleheader with the men's soccer team.

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, NC State women's soccer head coach Gary Higgins joins us to breakdown the 2-0 start, Jade Bordeleau's impact on the roster, new faces to know for the season and why Wolfpack fans should expect this fall. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

The Pack Power Weekly Podcast returns on Monday night for the eighth straight season from Amedeo's Italian Restaurant! The second episode back is jam-packed with news -- including Ven-Allen Lubin's return, NC State not receiving an AP Poll vote and Victory Day in Raleigh!

On this episode of the Pack Power Weekly Podcast, Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble break down Ven-Allen Lubin's decision, the Wolfpack not getting love from the AP Poll voters, and Chip Patterson of CBS Sports joins to discuss the Wolfpack, the ACC and give over/under projections for NC State in 2026. Get all of that and more on the latest Pack Power Weekly Podcast!

NC State football spent the offseason working to retain key players like CJ Bailey and Duke Scott while adding major additions like Harvey Dyson and King Mack for the 2026 campaign. But 247Sports released the latest info on where programs across the country stand and Dave Doeren could definitely use some help from an NIL perspective.

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a look at where NC State football ranked in the ACC and nationally, what the numbers really tell us about spending in college football, how the Wolfpack has spent its money wisely and what needs to happen moving forward. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!