⚡ CFB Dashboard

- QB/OL: For me, I need to see better execution from every offensive position.

- QB: The money he has to spend on his team is about 25% up from the BOTTOM.

- QB/OL: @MrSlippyFist has focused on Sowells, McCrimon, and T Andersen.

- QB/DL: Yep He doesn’t do well with the rpo decision making I wish they would take that out of the equation

- QB: I guess they read a different scouting report on Pribula than everyone else

- QB/DL: Phillip is on record saying that he changed a few of the calls on his own to QB sneaks.

- QB: I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Bailey throw a back shoulder ball.

- Injury: Injuries aren’t allowed as an excuse - remember Why didn’t he have an amazing backup QB ready to go

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.