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NC State has officially fired head coach Dave Doeren from the football program. Doeren served as head coach for nearly 14 full seasons, and his firing came less than 24 hours after the Wolfpack's latest road loss to Stanford. On this episode of the Emergency Podcast, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark discuss the firing of Dave Doeren, what it means for the program moving forward and possible candidates for the position. Get all of that and more on the latest Emergency Podcast!

NC State traveled out to Palo Alto, Cal. for the first time in program history for one of the latest kickoffs in program history on Friday night. The Wolfpack fell to the Cardinal, 31-28, after looking ill-prepared by allowing two touchdowns on the opening drives, missing tackles, taking costly penalties and so much more. Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark will recap the Wolfpack's matchup against the Cardinal, discuss NC State's continued struggles on defense, the offensive players who stepped up and more on the Postgame Podcast.

With a late kickoff on the West Coast, we're doing two Coffee With Cory episodes in the same day! NC State kicks off against Stanford at 10:30 p.m. ET, so it's time to lock in and give our thoughts on the Wolfpack's first game back out of the bye week. On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll dissect NC State's matchup against Stanford, give Pack Priorities on offense and defense and a prediction for the Wolfpack's late-night contest against the Cardinal. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

NC State football lost a legend earlier this week with the passing of former linebacker, wrestler and head coach Chuck Amato. His impact across the coaching world was immense, and left an indelible impact on several coaches who are still in the game today -- including former Director of Football Operations Chad Jamison. On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Chad Jamison joins the show to discuss his time with Chuck Amato at NC State, share stories about recruiting with Amato and Curt Cignetti, thoughts on Philip Rivers' legacy and potential as a college coach and much more. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

We're just over 48 hours away from NC State and Stanford kicking off in Palo Alto, Cal., with the Wolfpack looking for its first road win of the season. State comes in at 3-3 (1-2 ACC) and in desperate need of a convincing victory to once again wash the taste of defeat out of its mouth following the loss to Wake Forest before the bye week. On this episode of the Pregame Podcast, Michael Clark joins us to break down the NC State vs. Stanford matchup, take a look at offensive playmakers like Davis Warren, Micah Ford and Caden High, defensive names to know and give a prediction for the Friday Night Lights matchup. Get all of that and more on the latest Pregame Podcast! (0:00) Game preview and context (1:00) Road game challenges (3:24) Analyzing Stanford's offense (5:15) Defensive keys and tackling (8:48) Offensive weapons and matchups (12:21) The run game struggle (17:13) Defensive vulnerabilities (20:38) Final thoughts and prediction

NC State heads back out on the road on Friday evening against Stanford, with an opportunity to earn its first road win and get back on track in ACC play. Coming off a bye, the Wolfpack desperately needs to bounce back in Cali, but just how important is this game in the Dave Doeren era? On today's episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll take an in-depth look at the matchup between the Cardinal and Wolfpack, why this game is so vital to turning the season as a whole and why a loss could spell disaster for Doeren and his program. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

Legendary NC State football coach and Wolfpack legend Chuck Amato has passed away at the age of 80. The Wolfpack icon previously battled with throat cancer and passed away after being in hospice care for several months. On this week’s episode of the Pack Power Weekly Podcast, Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble will be joined by former NC State football player and Amedeo’s co-owner Lou DeAngelis to discuss Chuck Amato’s legacy and NC State. National CBS college football analyst Bud Elliott will also join the show to reflect on Amato’s impact at Florida State and the world of college football as a whole. (0:00) Remembering Chuck Amato with Lou DeAngelis (20:18) Legacy of coaching at NC State (26:58) Insights from Bud Elliott (47:22) Final tribute and farewell

NC State heads back out on the road on Friday evening against California, with an opportunity to earn its first road win and get back on track in ACC play. Days before kickoff, the Wolfpack revealed a tweaked depth chart for the matchup in Berkeley -- the first updated depth chart since Week 3 released to the public. On today's episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll take an in-depth look at the updated depth chart, dissect what it really means for NC State heading into Friday's game and the players the Wolfpack might be getting back. Get all of that and more on the the latest Coffee With Cory!

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- NC State men's basketball opened the Justin Gainey era -- unofficially -- with a 77-73 win over Mississippi State on Sunday afternoon. Preston Edmead and Paul McNeil led the way with 16 points apiece while Darius Adams added 14 points and a team-high six rebounds and five assists in the win. On this episode of the Postgame Podcast, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and analyst Charlie Gribble recap NC State's win over Mississippi State, how the guards lifted the Wolfpack, the bigs' struggles and what we learned moving forward before the regular season. Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast. CHAPTERS (0:00) Game overview and reactions (2:53) Darius Adams' performance (5:23) Preston Edmead analysis (7:46) Paul McNeil's development (10:30) Frontcourt concerns (16:58) Looking ahead to the season (21:04) Final takeaways and wrap-up

NC State football is currently on a bye week after another ugly loss to Wake Forest that leaves the program at 3-3 overall and 1-2 in the ACC at the midway point in the season. Suffice to say, the vibes around the program before heading into Stanford next week are not very high. On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Michael Clark joins us to break down the first half of the season, the feeling around the program as a whole, the future for Dave Doeren, the downfalls of the current roster construction and the Philip Rivers discussion. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

The ACC preseason poll was released on Tuesday afternoon, with NC State men's basketball slotting in at No. 8 in the conference -- smack dab in the middle of the standings. The Wolfpack also had zero players make the Preseason First or Second All-ACC teams, with Paul McNeil receiving fewer than 20 votes from the media. On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a look at the overall preseason standings, how vastly different this NC State offseason is compared to last year and why the Wolfpack is in prime position to finish well above expectations. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

The Pack Power Weekly Podcast is back at Amedeo's this week to discuss NC State Athletics. On this week's episode, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble are joined by Joe Giglio to take a look back at football's loss to Wake Forest, what it means for Dave Doeren and the program, and discuss observations from NC State men's basketball. Get all of that and more on the latest episode of the Pack Power Weekly Podcast!

We're now six games into the regular season for NC State football and the Wolfpack enters the bye week at 3-3 (1-2 ACC) overall. State suffered a brutal second-half beatdown to Wake Forest in a 38-14 loss, which only compounded the frustrations for this year's team after three debilitating losses to open the 2026 campaign. On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a look back at the loss to Wake Forest, recap the first half of the 2026 season for NC State football, the strengths and weaknesses for the Wolfpack and if there's still a chance to salvage the season as a whole. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

NC State football got off to a hot start against Wake Forest on Saturday, but fell apart in the second half in a 38-14 loss to the Demon Deacons. The Wolfpack (3-3, 1-2 ACC) snapped a seven-game home winning streak with the loss behind an awful showing in the second half against an in-state rival at home. On this episode of the Postgame Podcast, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark dissect NC State's lopsided home loss against Wake Forest immediately after the game. The guys will take a look at both sides of the ball, what led to the result and what it means moving forward on the Postgame Podcast. (3:51) Offensive shortcomings (8:47) Defensive failures (13:36) Coaching and accountability (18:57) Physicality and team culture (23:29) Reviewing postgame comments (29:05) Personnel and talent gaps (33:48) NIL and financial investment (39:25) The future of the program (48:08) Leadership and outlook

NC State football is less than 24 hours away from a massive in-state rivalry game with Wake Forest at noon on Saturday inside Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack is seeking a three-game winning streak this season, an eight-game home winning streak overall and a second straight victory against the Demon Deacons in the rivalry. On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll take a look at the Pack Priorities for NC State football to get a win on offense and defense, how injuries and weather might dictate the game, and a prediction for Saturday's crucial conference contest. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory! (0:00) Game preview and weather (1:34) Offensive line challenges (4:05) Offensive weapons and strategy (7:43) Defensive keys and tackling (11:09) Score prediction and wrap-up