Score Predictions
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- [247] Pick/market: Doeren won’t make it that easy to get rid of him.
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- [247] Pick/market: We spend less than half on our roster as many teams do - and it shows.
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- [247] Pick/market: No, they are 0-1.
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- [247] Coaching: LOL, I actually thought about tracking down their postgame comments.
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- Pick/market: We spend less than half on our roster as many teams do - and it shows.
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Game Breakdown
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Pack Football Focus: Final PFF grades for NC State vs. Virginia in Week 0
- Quarterback CJ Bailey earned NC State's lowest offensive PFF grade at 34.1, including a 36.2 passing grade, during the 34-8 Week 0 loss at Virginia.
- NC State's offensive line graded well in pass protection, led by Kamen Smith, Spike Sowells Jr. and Yousef Mugharbil above 81.0, indicating protection was not the primary cause of the passing failure.
- The Wolfpack surrendered 258 rushing yards and struggled with team tackling despite strong individual tackling grades from Ronnie Royal III and King Mack.
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Injuries
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- [podcast] In a discussion ahead of Richmond about replacing AJ Richardson, the host described NC State's replacement role as unsettled rather than naming a confirmed new lead player. - Nelson had been listed second on the depth chart, but Hodge received the discussed third-down opportunities, showing a distinction between the listed order and actual usage. - The host...
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- [247] Intel: I’d watch out for the kid from Pennsylvania here Rising star
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- [podcast] NC State needs a deeper defensive-line rotation after its front struggled against Virginia, because the current depth did not provide a reliable replacement when a starter was ineffective. - Receiver Jonathan Paylor was not fully healthy for the opener and must regain full health before NC State can count on his complete role. - Virginia's experienced...
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- [247] Injury: Injuries aren’t allowed as an excuse - remember Why didn’t he have an amazing backup QB ready to go
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Podcast: How Significant is the Loss of AJ Richardson for NC State football? | Coffee With Cory
- In a discussion ahead of Richmond about replacing AJ Richardson, the host described NC State's replacement role as unsettled rather than naming a confirmed new lead player.
- Nelson had been listed second on the depth chart, but Hodge received the discussed third-down opportunities, showing a distinction between the listed order and actual usage.
- The host expected a rotation against Richmond to help identify a trusted lead option before Vanderbilt; that was a projection, not an announced coaching decision or a diagnosis of Richardson's injury.
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- Injury: Injuries aren’t allowed as an excuse - remember Why didn’t he have an amazing backup QB ready to go
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Podcast: NC State torched by Virginia, 34-8, in Week 0 | Postgame Podcast
- NC State needs a deeper defensive-line rotation after its front struggled against Virginia, because the current depth did not provide a reliable replacement when a starter was ineffective.
- Receiver Jonathan Paylor was not fully healthy for the opener and must regain full health before NC State can count on his complete role.
- Virginia's experienced offensive line controlled the trenches, reinforcing line play as a major concern for NC State after the 34-8 loss.
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Quarterbacks
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- QB: The money he has to spend on his team is about 25% up from the BOTTOM.
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- QB/OL: UVA QB Beau Pribula, OL Monroe Mills, S Brandyn Hillman and K Will Bettridge all earn ACC weekly honors after Week 0 win over NC State.
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Podcast: WEEK 0 INSTANT REACTION: UNC Tops TCU | NC State-Virginia | Florida State & USC Takeaways | MORE!
- CJ Bailey looked unsettled under pressure and less polished than expected for a second-year quarterback, creating an immediate concern about whether he can carry the offense.
- The hosts viewed Bailey as NC State's pivotal player after a poor outing that also included a dropped wide-open touchdown, arguing the offense has few answers when he does not play well.
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Offensive Updates
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- OL: Also had to hurt Key that his offensive line got zero push in the running game.
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- OL: The PFF grades from NC State's loss to Virginia might not tell the story you expected.
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Defensive Updates
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- [twitter] Defense: “We really didn’t know what they were going to do.
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- [twitter] Defense: NC State's defense allowed 413 yards and 34 points against Virginia.
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- [247] OL: Good luck on running the ball consistently on good ACC defenses.
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- Defense: “We really didn’t know what they were going to do.
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- Defense: NC State's defense allowed 413 yards and 34 points against Virginia.
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Concerns
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- [247] NC State's opener exposed broad concerns after Virginia outgained the Wolfpack 413-168, held the ball for more than 38 minutes, and won 34-8. - CJ Bailey's road issues carried into 2026 as he went 12-of-23 for 84 yards with an interception and a red-zone fumble while holding RPO reads too long. - NC State's receiver room failed to create consistent... [source](https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/article/five-areas-nc-state-football-must-show-growth-moving
- [247] Intel: Dont think we lose but I went big on that 30.5 point spread.
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- [247] NC State lost 34-8 to Virginia after being beaten at the line of scrimmage and in turnover margin, with Dave Doeren saying the team was not adequately prepared. - Quarterback CJ Bailey completed 12 passes for only 84 yards, missed option reads, held the ball too long and failed to match the offseason expectations for his development. - NC State relied... [source](https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/article/corys-conclusion-lack-of-preparation-dooms-nc-sta
- [247] LB: Honestly, my biggest concern is the likely difficulty we will experience in trying to lure a truly “better” coach once DD leaves.
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- LB: Honestly, my biggest concern is the likely difficulty we will experience in trying to lure a truly “better” coach once DD leaves.
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Five areas NC State football must show growth moving forward
- NC State's opener exposed broad concerns after Virginia outgained the Wolfpack 413-168, held the ball for more than 38 minutes, and won 34-8.
- CJ Bailey's road issues carried into 2026 as he went 12-of-23 for 84 yards with an interception and a red-zone fumble while holding RPO reads too long.
- NC State's receiver room failed to create consistent separation, leaving Miami transfer Jojo Trader as an important early answer because of his prior chemistry with Bailey.
- The run game produced only 76 yards at 3.2 per carry, with Duke Scott limited to 20 yards on seven carries and the rebuilt offensive line failing to create zone-run push.
- NC State's defensive front managed one sack and was gashed for 258 rushing yards while Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula stayed comfortable as a runner and passer.
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Cory's Conclusion: Lack of Preparation Dooms NC State on Big Stage
- NC State lost 34-8 to Virginia after being beaten at the line of scrimmage and in turnover margin, with Dave Doeren saying the team was not adequately prepared.
- Quarterback CJ Bailey completed 12 passes for only 84 yards, missed option reads, held the ball too long and failed to match the offseason expectations for his development.
- NC State relied heavily on shotgun with little motion, repeated ineffective concepts after halftime, and produced a three-and-out or turnover on eight of its first 11 drives.
- The offensive line protected the passer reasonably well but was overpowered in the running game, leaving NC State one-dimensional.
- NC State's defense tackled poorly and was not prepared for Beau Pribula's quarterback runs, while repeated short offensive possessions compounded the unit's fatigue.
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Everything
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- Intel: NC State has 17 former players on active NFL rosters to begin the 2026 season.
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- Intel: The sentiment you share seems widespread, yet the TV ratings for college football just keep going up, up and up.
NC State NG KaTron Evans' receives NCAA waiver, eligible for 2026 season
- NC State nose guard KaTron Evans received a waiver covering the entire 2026 season in the article's September 9 update, replacing the earlier opener-only eligibility described in its older sections.
- NC State used Evans for 28 snaps against Virginia, tied for the fourth-most on its defensive line, and he recorded five assisted tackles, giving the Wolfpack a demonstrated rotation contributor whose season-long eligibility is now settled in the report.
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On a bye week in case you missed it…
- Intel: To your point (I know this wasnt what you were pointing towards ultimately but it fits), go read any National threads or social posts surrounding us.
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On a bye week in case you missed it…
- LB: The preseason US LBM Coaches Poll release reveals where top contenders will start the college football season, and luckily, some squads won’t have to deal with those powerhouses.
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- Practice: 8 former NC State players are currently on NFL Practice Squads.
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- Intel: In case you used Sunday to recover from all things NC State Football, here is our take on what went wrong and where the Wolfpack goes from here.
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- Intel: 18 former NC State players made initial NFL 53-man rosters.
- Intel: 13 former NC State players saw action during the final weekend of the NFL Preseason.
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