The Lotcast

Trey, Alec and Jackson recap the thrilling win over Louisville, the arrival of Harvey Dyson, and CJ Bailey's big day

How could something like this actually happen? Why is NC State like Pluto? How do you save yourself from this abyss? These are all important questions that the Trinity Road Times team dives into following the crap explosion that was the end of the Vandy game. 

There is only so much to take away from a game like Richmond, but was a true identity born for this football team (yes, we know his name is Bourne). 

On this episode of The Lotcast, we cover how NC State can further develop its identity, the importance of doing so, and how it could enable an upset at Vanderbilt. 

How does NC State move forward from the Virginia loss? The group discusses what they want to see from the Richmond game, offensive and defensive adjustments that we'd like to see, and general thoughts on the start to year two for both coordinators. 

Essad and Alec get extremely real about quarterback play, talk defensive preparation, and implications for the rest of the year after a horrendous outing against Virginia.

Trey, Jackson, and Alec preview State's week zero opponent. What will Beau Pribula's legs mean for the Wolfpack defense? Will NC State be able to run the football? Why does this already feel like the most important game of the season? 

The Trinity Road Times crew lays out their game-by-game predictions for the 2026 football season and then briefly covers the Ven-Allen Lubin return. 

Essad, Jackson, and Alec walk through the defense position by positing, including key areas for improvement, leading concerns, and reasons for optimism 

Alex Gee of Inside Pack Sports joins Trey, Jackson, Alec, and 10 minutes of Essad for a full preview of NC State's offense. 

Cory Smith of Pack Power joins the show to discuss ACC Media Day's impact on the vibes, and plus discussion on Jonathan Paylor's potential usage, CJ Bailey's outside fade, the UVA matchup, and beer ball.