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- Defensive tackle Isaiah Shirley continues to move up in the selection process for the 2026 Arthur Ashe Jr Sports Scholars Award.

- NC State to win the ACC — Duck’s 25-1 long-shot futures play; he also said he already bet NC State over 6.5 wins. - NC State was singled out as a live ACC sleeper because the league is viewed as wide open, the schedule is manageable, and QB C.J. Bailey plus portal additions give them a credible path if they clear early hurdles. - NC State: Duck likes C.J. Bailey, a strong RB room, portal help at WR and on the defensive front, and an ACC schedule that avoids a lot of the league’s top teams. He called the league a place where surprise teams often reach the title game.

- CJB needs development step forward. - WR room criticism valid. - O-line concerns on 2J. - D-line development uncertain without Wiles. - LB jury out on Coach Suge.

- NC State guard battle: Mugharbil likely left guard despite injury ceiling; Kamen Smith favored right guard over Texas transfer Daniel Cruz.

- Lost three O-line starters, replaced one (McCrimon for Peak); guard depth and starter quality concerns; ground game struggled last year despite two studs at RB; offense could be worse.

- NC State top contender for Kaiden Robinson-Vickers elite Florida DL; UNC recently moved aggressively.

- Isaiah Shirley among final four for Arthur Ashe Jr. - Sports Scholars Award.

- NC State QB CJ Bailey (3,105 yards, 25 TDs in 2025) must improve road consistency; 6-1 home vs 1-4 away, 73% home vs 64% road completion.