NC State Athletics - Pack Pride Podcast

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Coming off another week of huge wins for NC State women's basketball and frustrating losses for the men's team, Ernie Myers discussed it all. The Wolfpack National Champion joins Cory Smith and James Curle to break down the Top-10 ranking for the women's team after two Top-25 wins. The guys will also take a look back at the men's teams struggles in California, where things stand with eight games left and preview some Pack9 baseball before the series opener. Get all of that and more on the latest episode of the Pack Pride Podcast!

In yet another one-possession game for NC State on the road, the Wolfpack came up on the wrong end again in a 74-73 loss at Stanford. Trey Parker notched a career-high 19 points and had a chance to win it on the final possession, but his shot didn't fall and the Pack was sent home with its eight straight loss in ACC play. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the Wolfpack's latest heartbreaking loss, Trey Parker's huge performance, whether or not it's time for a switch to Parker as the primary point guard, Ben Middlebrooks' struggles on the West Coast and what the Pack has left to play for after falling to 2-10 n ACC play and five games below .500 overall. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State fell apart down the stretch once again in a tight game, missing 10 of its last 12 shots in a 74-62 loss at California. The Wolfpack got a 20-point night from Marcus Hill, but got very little elsewhere to fall to 9-13 and 2-9 in ACC play with two more tough matchups on the horizon. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola break down the latest loss, where the Wolfpack went wrong down the stretch, Hill's bounce-back effort and Ismaël Diouf stepping up in a tough spot. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more.

On the 20th anniversary of the annual Play 4 Kay Game, No. 14 NC State charged back from a double-digit deficit to claim an 89-83 win over No. 10 Duke. Aziaha James went nuclear in the second half, scoring 27 of her career-high 36 points in the final two quarters to lift the Wolfpack to the dramatic victory. Cory Smith and James Curle break down the win for the Wolfpack, James' massive scoring performance, the emergence of Lorena Awou and the concerns coming from the game heading into a critical stretch. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all that and more!

After climbing back to take the lead in the second half, NC State couldn't muster up enough offense in a 68-58 loss to Clemson. The Wolfpack got a season-high 24 points from Dontrez Styles, but didn't have another player score more than eight points and shot below 40 percent as a team yet again in ACC play. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the Pack's sixth straight ACC loss, how Clemson's defense confounded State in the halfcourt, the continued shooting struggles, Styles' recent huge performances and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield's absence. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more.

NC State did everything right for the first 18 minutes inside Cameron Indoor Stadium, but multiple key runs by Duke led to a 74-64 loss for the Wolfpack. The Blue Devils got a 19-0 run to close out the first half and start the second and limited the Pack to just one made basket in its final seven possessions to spread a two-point lead out to a 10-point win at the end. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the disheartening loss for the Pack, huge performances from Dontrez Styles and Trey Parker, the struggles down the stretch in each half, Cooper Flagg taking over late and where State goes from here. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

Despite a Herculean effort to get back in the game, NC State trailed the entire second half and fell to SMU by a final of 63-57. The Wolfpack dropped its fourth straight overall, third straight at home and fell below .500 for the first time all season with its sixth loss in ACC play through the first eight games. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble discuss the latest loss, how Ben Middlebrooks' foul trouble impacted the first half, Marcus Hill's second-half resurgence as the point guard, the porous offense overall and Paul McNeil's increased minutes and production. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more.

NC State men's basketball dropped two more games to bottom-tier teams in the ACC while the women's team continued to roll to another perfect week. Cory Smith and James Curle will recap the week and look ahead to the upcoming week for both programs. In the second segment, Pack9 legend Sam Highfill will join the show live from Amedeo's to discuss his time with the program -- including two trips to Omaha -- the season ahead for the Wolfpack and the start of his professional career. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

Just when it appeared NC State couldn't sink any lower in ACC play, the Wolfpack lost a home matchup to California. The Wolfpack (9-9, 2-5 ACC) shot 1-of-10 from behind the arc and notched five assists against a Golden Bears squad that had never won an ACC contest on the road -- until Saturday night. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the loss for the Wolfpack, why State couldn't gain momentum against a porous Cal defense, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield's return, the abysmal three-point shooting, and where the Pack goes from here. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more.

If at first you don't succeed, brush yourself off and lose again. That's exactly what NC State did on Wednesday with its second straight collapse in Virginia, this time coming in a 79-76 loss to a bad Virginia Tech team. The Wolfpack led by more than two touchdowns again but couldn't find shots late as the Hokies stormed back with a 9-0 run in the final 2:47 of play to hand the Pack another crushing loss on the young season. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble discuss the Wolfpack's third straight road loss in ACC play and move to 0-4 on the road and 0-6 away from the Lenovo Center. The guys will break down the strong start to the game, the struggles defending the 3-pointer all night long, how the Hokies got back in the game and the epic collapse in the final minutes that led to another State loss. Watch or listen to the postgame podcast to get all that and more.

NC State football had a busy week in the transfer portal with five new additions in a six-day span, with three more high school commits set to join the program. Meanwhile, the Wolfpack basketball teams went 1-1, with the men's team losing its third in the last four and the women's team staying in the Top 25. Alec Lower of Trinity Road Times will join Cory Smith and James Curle to discuss the additions for football, the men's program's offensive struggles, the women's West Coast swing and the week ahead for both programs. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all that and more!

After fighting back in the second half to tie the game up with 1:29 remaining, a critical turnover by NC State, dunk by Jalen Washington and a block by Washington led to a 63-61 loss for the Pack. Marcus Hill had 20 points and Ben Middlebrooks secured a career-high 14 rebounds, but the Wolfpack slipped to 9-7 overall and 2-3 in ACC play with the loss. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the Wolfpack's first-half offensive struggles, lack of three-point shooting all game, Hill's huge game, Middlebrooks being the lone big man and how the Pack bungled the final minute in a tough loss to the Tar Heels. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more.

In the first home game of the 2025 portion of the season, NC State found a way to pull out a 66-65 win over Notre Dame to move back to .500 in ACC play. The Wolfpack (9-6, 2-2 ACC) got a combined 29 points from Marcus Hill and Jayden Taylor, who finished a combined 5-of-11 on 3-pointers to mount the comeback inside the Lenovo Center. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola look back on the Pack's strong finish, how State's offense ignited in the second half, strong nights for Taylor and Hill, the continued questions about the point guard position and look ahead to Saturday against UNC-Chapel Hill. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

Just when it appeared NC State was going to be ravaged in the secondary by the transfer portal, the Wolfpack has bounced back with three new additions on defense. Meanwhile, the Pack's hoops teams are headed in different directions early in January. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss exits of four starting defensive backs the additions of Tra Thomas, Jamel Johnson and Jaren Sensabaugh from the portal. The guys will also break down the latest results for men's and women's basketball heading into to another critical week of ACC play. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State fought back on Saturday afternoon in Winston-Salem, but fell apart offensively in a 77-59 loss to Wake Forest. It was the second straight game where the Wolfpack (8-6, 1-2 ACC) imploded in the second half, only this time it led to a blowout loss after a slow start, too. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola recap the Pack's struggles in the game, why the two-big lineup didn't work against Wake, how State can fix its offensive woes and look at the upcoming week. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State went into Charlottesville and played its best half of basketball in the first half but flopped in the second in a 70-67 loss to the Hoos. The Wolfpack fell to 1-1 in ACC play with the loss and hurt its resumé by falling to a team barely inside the Top 100 in the NET rankings. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger take a look back on what worked so well in the first half, what led to the second-half collapse, the status of Ben Middlebrooks and where the Pack goes from here after the road loss. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

ANNAPOLIS, MD. -- Just when it appeared NC State would win its fourth straight over ECU and finally snap a four-game losing streak in bowl games, the Wolfpack fumbled the bag. Even with two fourth-quarter interceptions from Tamarcus Cooley to gift-wrap the offense a chance to put the game away late, State went conservative and was done in late by a back-breaking 86-yard TD from ECU and interception on the final drive. Cory Smith and Michael Clark look back on the befuddling loss for the Wolfpack, Hollywood Smothers' huge night -- despite not getting a touch in the third quarter -- a rollercoaster ride in the fourth quarter and the brawl with less than one minute left. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

The Wolfpack has been active in the transfer portal and on the court in the past week with new additions for football and wins in both men's and women's basketball. Cory Smith and James Curle will recap the week along with a look ahead at the Military Bowl. NC State Athletics also put together a banner year in 2024 with multiple ACC Championships, two Final Four runs, a College World Series and more, so our guys will take a look back at their favorite moments from the year. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all that and more!

NC State is finally on the board with two transfer offensive linemen committing to the program for the 2025 season. Utah State transfer OT Teague Andersen and North Carolina A&T transfer IOL Brock Stukes have committed to the Pack to add both experience and depth to the Wolfpack's offensive line unit. Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss the new additions through the portal, how they expect them to fit into the team's plans for 2025, which players remain on the Pack's radar and potential upcoming plans in the portal. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

It's the middle of December and portal talks are heating up for NC State, but the big storyline has been the retaining of players from the 2024 season. The One Pack NIL Collective has announced 20 key players are set to return for 2025 after re-signing, including stars like CJ Bailey, Hollywood Smothers, Jacarrius Peak, Justin Joly, Brandon Cisse, Brandon Cleveland and so many others. Cory Smith and James Curle will break down the latest when it comes to player retention and the transfer portal, early talk surrounding bowl practices, men's and women's hoops playing birds on the road and where both programs are heading near the Christmas break. Watch or listen to the latest weekly podcast to get all of that and more!

LAWRENCE, KAN. -- NC State struggled early in a 75-60 loss to No. 10 Kansas despite getting a big night from the big men. The Wolfpack (7-4, 1-0 ACC) shot less than 37 percent from the field and missed too many free throws early, but it was an awful start to go down 15-0 that doomed the Wolfpack. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger will discuss the continued early woes for the Pack, how Ben Middlebrooks and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield provided a glimmer of optimism and where the Pack goes now after four non-conference losses to quality opponents. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State needed heroic shooting yet again from Dontrez Styles and Marcus Hill, but got the job done in a 66-56 win over Coppin State in a game it was favored by 30-plus points. Ben Middlebrooks and Dennis Parker Jr. also finished in double figures, but the Pack got very little from its normal stars. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble discuss the Pack's slow start, the third straight 15-plus point night from Styles and Hill, what's going on with Michael O'Connell and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and more. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

It's a wild part of the year for NC State with the hoops season getting into full swing, the transfer portal opening up and bowl season incoming. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss all of that on the first portion of the podcast -- including the departure of Tony Gibson as the defensive coordinator. In the second segment, Stephen Igoe of Hoist the Colours will join the show to preview the Wolfpack's matchup with ECU, what to expect from the Pirates and how this game came to be. Watch or listen to the latest weekly podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State needed an extra five minutes to get it done, but handled Florida State with relative ease in overtime for an 84-74 win to open ACC play. The Wolfpack (6-3, 1-0 ACC) snapped a 14-game OT winning streak for the Noles behind massive efforts from Dontrez Styles and Marcus Hill inside the Lenovo Center. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the Pack's much-needed win, the play of Styles and Hill over the last two games, limited production in the frontcourt and what the win means moving forward. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State did a lot of the little things right against Texas, but couldn't finish out in a 63-59 loss to the Longhorns. The Wolfpack (5-3) dropped its third straight despite getting a valiant effort from Dontrez Styles and Marcus Hill in their Lenovo Center return. Cory Smith and Spencer Thomas discuss the Pack's improved effort against the Longhorns, the struggles at the free-throw line, Styles and Hill getting their groove back and Michael O'Connell's off night. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State is locking in double-digit commits on National Signing Day, with a ton of big names on the list in the 2025 class. But the biggest news of the week is of course the re-signing of CJ Bailey by One Pack NIL, which reinvigorates hope in the program from high school recruiting, the transfer portal and everything in between this offseason. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will break down the 2025 class thus far on National Signing Day, discuss the Bailey return for next season, give their thoughts on the portal and take questions from the audience. Watch or listen to the latest Pack Pride Podcast to get all of that and more!

Even in a down year for the program, NC State went into Chapel Hill and won its fourth straight over UNC on Saturday. The Wolfpack sent Mack Brown packing with an L, earning bowl eligibility and helping itself in a major way heading into the offseason. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss all of that, the start of the transfer portal — including Kevin Concepcion's entry — and plenty of hoops with Pack legend Dereck Whittenburg also joining the show live to discuss his new book. Get all of that and more on the latest Pack Pride Weekly Podcast!

Trailing by one point with less than two minutes remaining, NC State used a clutch touchdown drive for a 35-30 win in Chapel Hill. The Wolfpack (6-6, 3-5 ACC) clinched bowl eligibility and earns its fourth straight victory over the Tar Heels (6-6, 3-5 ACC) to close out the regular season. Cory Smith and Michael Clark recap the Wolfpack's comeback win, the second-half offensive performance, Davin Vann's masterful swan song, sending Mack Brown into the sunset with another L and looking ahead to the next couple weeks. Watch or listen to the full postgame podcast to get all of that and more.

The final score may have been 72-61, but NC State was punched in the mouth early by BYU and trailed by double digits for nearly the entire second half. The Wolfpack (5-2) leaves the Rady Children's Invitational with a 0-2 mark after getting handed two strikingly similar losses with the same issues rearing their ugly heads. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble recap the Wolfpack's loss to BYU, how the Cougars broke the Wolfpack's perimeter defense, the lack of physicality on the boards, strong nights from Michael O'Connell and Jayden Taylor offensively and how the Pack can turn things around before Texas. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State couldn't find its offense late as No. 13 Purdue ran away with a 71-61 win in the Rady Children's Hospital Invitational on Thanksgiving Day. The Wolfpack (5-1) jumped out to an early lead and trailed by one at the half, but was dominated in the post and couldn't get shots to fall down the stretch. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble take a look back at the poor three-point shooting effort, how Purdue kept the Pack from getting out in transition and standout players like Brandon Huntley-Hatfield despite the loss. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State closes out the 2024 season with one final chance to get to bowl eligibility on the road against UNC. The Wolfpack (5-6, 2-5 ACC) come into the game simply looking to salvage the year with a rivalry win while the Tar Heels (6-5, 3-4 ACC) are hoping to send off Mack Brown with one final win after his firing earlier this week. Shelby Swanson of The News & Observer joins Cory Smith on this week's Pregame Podcast to preview the matchup in Chapel Hill. We'll discuss the impact of Brown's firing on the program, how Omarion Hampton has carried the Heels' offense, how the Carolina pass rush has limited opposing offenses, what the injury report looks like and get a prediction.

Just when it looked like NC State would capture another miraculous comeback, it wasn't meant to be in a 30-29 loss at Georgia Tech. The Wolfpack (5-6, 2-5 ACC) snatched defeat from the jaws of victory after taking a 29-23 lead with just 1:30 left in the game to fall below .500 heading into the final game of the season next week. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will discuss the latest loss, CJ Bailey's performance, another offensive first half, the frustrating finish and what the Pack must do to pull out a win against UNC in just over one week. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

For the first time since December 2021, NC State held an opponent to less than 50 points in a game in a 72-49 win over Colgate to move to 4-0 on the young season. The Wolfpack got season-high nights from Ben Middlebrooks (19 points) and Marcus Hill (17), but the rebounding performance from Dontrez Styles unlocked the Pack's extra possessions to pull away early and stay out front. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble will discuss the Wolfpack's dominant night on the boards, key offensive performances, the Pack finally getting right at the free-throw line, injury updates and what this win means for the rest of the season. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

After a few weeks of optimism for the NC State football program, it headed into the final bye week with a befuddling loss to Duke on Senior Day. The Wolfpack has two games left -- both on the road -- to try to get to bowl eligibility, but a lot of questions remain for the program during and after the season. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will take a look at what's gone wrong for NC State, how the program can change it -- now and in the offseason -- what the Wolfpack's portal strategy should be and who the priority players will be for NIL purposes. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State came out sloppy to close out the first half against Coastal with Michael O'Connell in foul trouble but closed out strong in an 82-70 win. The Wolfpack moved to 3-0 on the young season behind Jayden Taylor's efficient 22-point effort along with three other players in double figures. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola break down the Wolfpack's balanced attack with Trey Parker and Dontrez Styles scoring season-highs, the first-half struggles without Michael O'Connell and what the return of Dennis Parker Jr. and Ismael Diouf brought in the win. Watch or listen to the full postgame podcast to get all of that and more!

On this episode of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast, ACC Champion Casey Morsell joins Cory and James live from Amedeo's! The guys look back on the ACC Championship/Final Four banner reveal, this year's new-look squad, get Morsell's thoughts on the retirement of his former coach Tony Bennett and more! We'll also discuss the loss to Duke in football, what the Wolfpack must fix to get to bowl eligibility and what we've learned about both men's and women's hoops through two games. Watch or listen to the latest weekly podcast to get all of that and more!

It wasn't a dominant win by any stretch, but NC State came away with an 81-72 win over Presbyterian to move to 2-0 on the season. Jayden Taylor and Ben Middlebrooks led the way with a combined 35 points and eight steals while Michael O'Connell tallied 10 points and eight assists. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble discuss the Wolfpack's tight win over the Blue Hose, key performances for State, issues from the charity stripe and the ball movement from the team as a whole. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State is looking to take its back-to-back wins in ACC play and stretch it to a winning streak on Saturday against Duke. The Wolfpack (5-4, 2-3 ACC) is hosting the Blue Devils (6-3, 2-3 ACC) on Senior Day inside Carter-Finley Stadium with both teams heading in different directions over the past two games. Cory Smith will be joined by The Devils' Den Publisher Adam Rowe to discuss Manny Diaz's first year in Durham. We'll take a look at Maalik Murphy's up-and-down start at quarterback, the playmakers around him including Star Thomas and Jordan Moore and a breakdown of the staunch defense that ranks in the Top 5 in the ACC in sacks and interceptions this season. Watch or listen to the latest Pregame Podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State opened the 2024-25 season with a dominant 97-66 win over USC Upstate behind four players finishing with double figures in the win. Three returning players from the March run all played key roles in the win with Ben Middlebrooks, Breon Pass and Jayden Taylor all having productive nights. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble break down the win for the Wolfpack, which players stood out in the season opener and the scenes at the Lenovo Center for the banner reveal. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all that and more!

NC State's offense was humming all day long with eight total touchdowns -- six came on six straight drives -- to spatter Stanford in a 59-28 win. The Wolfpack finished with a season-high 281 rushing yards with five touchdowns on the ground -- two apiece from Jordan Waters and Hollywood Smothers -- while CJ Bailey threw for a career-high three touchdowns on the day. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back on a dominant afternoon for the Wolfpack, Bailey's strong performance, the ground game revitalization, the up-and-down day for the defense and DK Kaufman's big day on special teams. Watch or listen to get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast!

NC State football resumes its 2024 season on Saturday with another matchup against a West Coast opponent, only this time it's at home against Stanford. The Wolfpack is looking to lock up a second straight ACC win against the upset-minded Cardinal, who took down Syracuse on the road earlier this season. Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith is joined by Cardinal247 Editor Jackson Moore to discuss Stanford's struggles this season, how Ashton Daniels and Elic Ayomanor have led the offense thus far, a look at the defensive stars to know and get a prediction. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

With Primetime With the Pack in the rearview mirror, NC State men's and women's basketball are one week away from the season tipping off and banners being raised. And after a bye week, Wolfpack football will look to get back above .500 with Stanford coming to town on Saturday afternoon. Cory Smith and James Curle take a look back on Primetime With the Pack, give their thoughts on the season ahead for men's and women's hoops, preview the Stanford matchup and what must change moving forward for football to stay on track. We'll cover all of that and more on the latest Pack Pride Weekly Podcast!

NC State tips off the 2024-25 season as defending ACC Champions for the first time in over three decades. The Wolfpack is also coming off its first Final Four run in more than four decades. But none of that helps this year's squad, which returns just one starter from that magical run with just a few key pieces returning along with eight new players on the roster. Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith and analyst Miles Masercola will breakdown the current roster, which transfers and freshmen they believe will make the biggest impact, how the starters and rotations might look and where they see the Wolfpack finishing the season. Get all of that and more on the latest edition of the Pack Pride Podcast!

There's finally some positive vibes around the NC State football program after a 24-23 win over Cal just before the bye week. But with a 4-4 record and just one win in ACC play, this is nowhere near how the Wolfpack players, media or fans saw this season unfolding in Raleigh. Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark take a deep dive into what's gone wrong for the Pack this season, the impact of recent recruiting, transfer portal hits and misses and how the Pack can salvage this season with four games remaining. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more!

It took some late-game heroics and a missed field goal by Cal to get there, but NC State pulled out a 24-23 win on the road. The Wolfpack heads into the bye at 4-4 with one ACC win, but finally has some momentum on its side and its QB of the future under center in CJ Bailey. Cory Smith and James Curle take a look back on the win, why it was so important to salvage the remainder of the season and how critical this week's bye is to prepare for the final third of the year. The guys will also preview the 2024-25 season for women's basketball, discuss the scrimmages over the weekend and more!

Trailing by two scores in the fourth quarter, NC State found a way to reel off two touchdown drives to take a 24-23 lead over Cal. The Wolfpack held on thanks to a missed field goal from the Golden Bears and captured its first ACC win of the season heading into the bye week. Cory Smith and Michael Clark recap the win, CJ Bailey's performance, offensive and defensive standouts and much more from the Wolfpack's much-needed win. Watch or listen to the full postgame podcast to get all of that and more!

After dropping two straight one-score games at home, NC State will travel out west to Berkeley to face Cal in ACC play. This marks the first time the two teams have faced off, with the Golden Bears coming in as massive favorites at home against the Wolfpack. Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith is joined by Bear Territory publisher Jackson Moore to discuss Cal's rollercoaster start to the season, what Francisco Mendoza, Jaydn Ott, Jaivian Thomas and Jack Endries have done to change the offense as a whole, how the defense led by Nohl Williams has forced the most turnovers in the ACC and get his prediction. Watch or listen to the latest Pregame Podcast to get all that and more!

With its loss on Saturday to Syracuse, NC State dropped below .500 for the first time this season and remains winless in the ACC. Ahead of Saturday's game against Cal, the Wolfpack lost another starter to injury, another player left the team and AD Boo Corrigan is now sending out emails to thank fans for sticking in there. Cory Smith and James Curle take a look back on the loss to Syracuse, what's going on with the football program, the KenPom rankings for hoops and whether or not basketball can save Wolfpack fans. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State looked like an improved team against Syracuse overall, but its disastrous finishes to multiple drives led to a 24-17 win for the Orange. The Wolfpack dropped to 0-3 in ACC play after three turnovers inside the Syracuse 30-yard line and the Orange punched every one in for a touchdown to come away with a tough win. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will take a look at the loss, the performance of CJ Bailey and the offense as a whole, the defense's up-and-down night and what this game means for the road ahead. Watch or listen to get all of that and more on this Pregame Podcast!

Coming off a heartbreaking loss against Wake Forest last Saturday, NC State is still looking for its first ACC win of the season against Syracuse. The Wolfpack gets a resurgent Orange team inside Carter-Finley Stadium on a primetime stage with a chance to bounce back on the ACC Network. Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith is joined by Mike McAllister of CuseNation on the 247Sports Network to discuss the Orange's 4-1 start to the season, the play of Kyle McCord and his elite playmakers around him, the defensive names to know and a prediction. Watch or listen to the latest Pregame Podcast to get all of that and more!