⚡ CFB Dashboard

- NC State's staff is encouraged that leadership is emerging from players on both sides of the ball rather than remaining entirely coach-driven. - Players are actively correcting teammates during practice, a sign that internal standards and accountability have begun to take hold before the season.

- NC State's returning quarterback has a path to more than 3,000 passing yards and close to 30 touchdowns if he puts together a complete season. - Production in that range would give him a chance to finish among the top five quarterbacks in program history, an especially notable benchmark given NC State's lineage at the position. - The host also views his decision to remain at NC State despite other options as meaningful to the fan base, though a 6-6 or 7-5 team finish would complicate the season's overall evaluation.

- The analyst prefers NC State with the points against Virginia and also sees value at nearly 2-to-1 on the Wolfpack moneyline. - CJ Bailey already produced a strong performance in last season's 35-31 win over this Virginia team, while Duke Scott's running game is expected to provide enough support to win the matchup. - The offensive line blends returning starters with additions such as center Daniel Cruz, who brings 19 starts from East Carolina; the remaining swing factor is whether the new wide receivers emerge.

- RALEIGH, N.C.- Wolfpack Nation has never been more sold on NC State football than in the past three seasons, and the excitement is continuing for 2026. - The first two home games of the 2026 season - Richmond and App State - have also sold out.