NC State Athletics - Pack Pride Podcast

NC State travels to Virginia for the ACC opener on Friday night for what is sure to be an emotional night for several players and coaches involved. But while the headlines are all about the return of Brennan Armstrong, Robert Anae and Garett Tujague to Scott Stadium, there is still a football game to be played between NC State and Virginia. Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos247 joins us to discuss the matchup, her expectations for Armstrong, where the UVA offense stands, injury concerns with multiple defensive players out and gives her prediction. Listen to the full podcast in less than 30 minutes to get a complete preview of the matchup! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today! ***Note from Jacquie: Ben Smiley is also going through concussion protocol.***

The fun begins this week! NC State opens the ACC slate against UVA on Friday night. After a beatdown of VMI, can Brennan Armstrong go out with a bang in his final trip to Charlottesville? We'll discuss all of that and Cory will be joined by NC State women's golfer Lauren Olivares Leon in the final segment to discuss her record-breaking start to the 2023 season! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

After a dominant performance by the Wolfpack in all three phases, NC State came away with a 45-7 win over VMI on Saturday afternoon. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back at the bludgeoning and what we truly learned about the Pack after the win over an FCS opponent. Is the NC State offense back on track heading into ACC play? How good can the two No. 8s for the Pack be this season? Where does the defense stand after another strong showing? We'll cover it all and hand out helmet stickers on the Postgame Podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

On this week's podcast from Amedeo's, Cory Smith and James Curle take a more detailed look back at the loss to Notre Dame over the weekend. The guys touch on multiple topics from the loss, look ahead to the coming weeks and take questions from the live audience. What's going on with the Wolfpack's offense? Is the defense an issue or is there too much being put on their shoulders? Should the Pack give snaps to MJ Morris over the next couple of weeks? We explore all that and more on this week's podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State held strong with Notre Dame for three quarters on Saturday afternoon, but couldn't come up with the big plays late in a 45-24 loss in the home opener. Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss the loss on the latest Postgame Podcast and look ahead to what comes next. How much of the loss should be put on Brennan Armstrong's shoulders? What is the biggest issue for the offense's lack of momentum? Why is the defense struggling to make plays despite having so many experienced players returning? We'll explore all that and look at the positives -- yes, there were some despite the loss -- on this episode. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

After getting a win in Week 1 against UConn on the road, the Wolfpack has its most daunting challenge of the non-conference schedule this Saturday: Notre Dame. NC State holds a 1-2 record against the Fighting Irish, so can the Pack get another win or will Notre Dame even the head-to-head record? Tim Prister of Irish Illustrated joins Cory Smith to discuss the matchup on the Pregame Podcast. What do we truly know about the Irish after two games? Will Sam Hartman finally get his first win in Carter-Finley Stadium? How different is the offense around Hartman at Notre Dame? Where does the defense stand heading into Week 2 of the season? Get all that and a scoring prediction on this week's episode! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

On this week's episode of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast, Cory Smith and James Curle take one final look back at the win over UConn and preview the home opener against Notre Dame. In the second segment, Brandon Marcello of 247Sports will join the show to discuss the latest on ACC expansion. What do the additions of Cal, Stanford and SMU really do for the ACC? How pivotal was NC State reportedly changing its vote to make it all happen? And what's next in conference realignment? We'll break it all down on the latest podcast! Make sure you're locked in for the entire season with a 50% off Pack Pride annual subscription! Hurry, this deal ends on Sept. 5 at midnight! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State's offense and defense had bright spots and low moments on Thursday night, but the Wolfpack came away with a 24-14 win over UConn to start the season. Brennan Armstrong and Payton Wilson led the Pack on their respective sides of the ball to push State to 1-0 after Week 1 in Hartford, Connecticut. Michael Clark and Cory Smith take a look back at the win, what it means for the Pack and where State needs to improve heading into next week's showdown with Notre Dame. Listen to the full podcast here and make sure to watch the stream on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State kicks off the 2023 football season in just over 48 hours against UConn, so we're wrapping up our Pack Pride Primers with a look at the special teams unit! Michael Clark and Cory Smith discuss the situations at kicker, punter and new names to know on the return team. Can veteran transfer Brayden Narveson fill the shoes of Christopher Dunn this fall? Will Caden "Boomkester" Noonkester carry over his strong finish last fall to 2023? How critical is Joe Shimko's return at long snapper? And who are the names to know for the Pack in the return game? We cover it all on this podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

With less than 72 hours remaining before NC State kicks off against UConn in Connecticut, Cory Smith and James Curle take a look ahead to the entire 2023 season. We'll discuss what to expect in Week 1, but also hand out predictions for the Wolfpack this fall. Will Brennan Armstrong pass for more than 3,500 yards? Which player will lead the Wolfpack in rushing and receiving yards? Who will be NC State's top tackler and sack artist? How many games will the Wolfpack win this season? We'll break it all down on this podcast and discuss the latest on conference realignment in the ACC! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

In just three short days, NC State and UConn will kick off their 2023 seasons against each other in Storrs, Conn. on CBS Sports Network. With Week 1 quickly approaching, Cory Smith was joined on the first Pregame Podcast by Aman Kidwai of The UConn Blog to discuss the matchup. What should Wolfpack fans expect from newly-named starting quarterback Joe Fagnano? How will the offense look around him after the conclusion of fall camp? Who are the defensive players to watch outside of stud linebacker Jackson Mitchell? And just how important is this game for the Huskies to put themselves in the national discussion again? We look at all that and get a prediction ahead of Week 1! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

With the NC State 2023 football season now in less than one week, we're wrapping up our previews for each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has one of the best tandems in the ACC at cornerback with Aydan White and Shyheim Battle, but also feels great about where the rest of the secondary stands despite losing multiple veterans. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at the All-ACC potential cornerbacks, but is the depth behind them strong enough to hold up? How hard are players like Devan Boykin and Jakeen Harris being pushed by talented players behind them at safety? And can Robert Kennedy III lock down the versatile nickel spot in Tony Gibson's scheme? We cover it all on this podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

With the NC State 2023 football season exactly one week away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has to replace two of the most productive linebackers in school history with the departures of Isaiah Moore and Drake Thomas, but has experienced players waiting in the wings.. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at the return of Payton Wilson along with Devon Betty, Jaylon Scott and Caden Fordham all looking to step up. Can Wilson stay healthy and put together another monster year at the WILL? What is the buzz on Betty and Scott out of camp? How key will Fordham be this season with limited depth behind him? This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

With the NC State 2023 football season now just eight days away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has a lot of new faces on defense, but the defensive line returns a ton of starting experience and talent heading into this fall. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at the importance of the front line of Savion Jackson, C.J. Clark and Davin Vann and their potential impact. How have younger players like Travali Price, Brandon Cleveland and others prepared to make the next leap? What impact will transfers like Noah Potter and Red Hibbler have for the program? We touch on all that and more in this podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

We're less than 10 days away from the start of the 2023 NC State football season, so this entire podcast will be focused on the Wolfpack football program. James and Cory discuss where things stand coming out of fall camp, possible strengths and weaknesses for the team, where position battles stand and much more! In the second segment, Josh Pate of The Late Kick Podcast with 247Sports will join us to give his thoughts on NC State heading into the season. Could the Pack surge the year after expectations were the highest? What is the national perspective on Brennan Armstrong and Robert Anae? We'll get into all of that and more with Pate on this week's podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

With the NC State 2023 football season less than two weeks away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has to replace some big names along the offensive line, but has several returning players with a wealth of experience in the trenches, too. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at Dylan McMahon, Anthony Belton, Tim McKay and the rest of the offensive line room. Will McMahon carry the torch at the center position? Can Anthony Belton and Tim McKay hold things down to protect Brennan Armstrong? How big of a concern are the guard positions and depth along the offensive line? What is the biggest change with Garett Tujague taking over? This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

With the NC State 2023 football season less than two weeks away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has some returning faces in the wide receiver room, but multiple transfers and freshmen looking to make an immediate impact. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at the potential for players like Keyon Lesane, Trent Pennix, Porter Rooks, Terrell Timmons Jr. and others returning this season. We'll also take a look at how transfers Bradley Rozner and Dacari Collins can change the outlook at the position. And with freshmen like Kevin Concepcion and Javonte Vereen creating buzz, how much can they contribute right away? We cover it all on this Pack Pride Primer! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

With the NC State 2023 football season now just two weeks away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has some returning faces in the running back room, but some new names looking to step up. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at the potential for players like Jordan Houston and Michael Allen after their 2022 seasons. Can Houston take on more of the load or will Allen be the bell cow back this fall? And what will former 4-star Kendrick Raphael's impact be this season? What about players like Delbert Mimms and DeMarcus Jones? We cover it all on this Pack Pride Primer! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

With the NC State 2023 football season now just 15 days away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has a brand new quarterback expected to start under center with Brennan Armstrong transferring from Virginia, but MJ Morris is waiting in the wings. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at Armstrong, Morris and the entire quarterback room ahead of this fall. Can Armstrong return to form after a disastrous 2022 season? How much will his legs be utilized? How big of an opportunity does Morris have to learn Robert Anae's system before taking over? How hard will he push Armstrong this season? This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

It's the final opponent preview for the 2023 NC State football season! And of course that means we are taking an in-depth look at where things stand for UNC this offseason, so Cory is joined by none other than former UNC beat writer Ross Martin. We take a look at each position group for the Tar Heels, strengths and weaknesses for the program and the importance of the game for both teams in the rivalry. We also discuss where things stand for Mack Brown heading into another critical year with an NFL-caliber quarterback in Drake Maye. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

This week's Pack Pride Weekly Podcast is LOADED with guests as Tim Peeler and photographer Greg Hatem join the show live. They just returned from Jim Valvano's induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame and detail their trip for NC State fans. In the second half of the show, Jonathan Paylor joins remotely to discuss his commitment to NC State with Cory Smith. Paylor discusses why he chose the Pack, his role as a recruiter, his fit in Robert Anae's system and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State remained on fire on the recruiting trail over the weekend with the addition of 4-star wide receiver Terrell Anderson to the 2024 class. Anderson brings size and big-play ability to the Wolfpack next season and Michael Clark believes he'll be an instant-impact type player for State. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a closer look at what led Anderson to commit to the Pack, his overall fit in Robert Anae's offense, why he's the perfect complement to the Pack's current playmakers and much more. Listen to the full podcast to learn more about the latest addition to the Pack's class! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

The start of the college football season is just over two weeks away for NC State, but we're still previewing every opponent for the 2023 campaign. Next on the list is the final road game against Virginia Tech and we have Doug Bowman of VTScoop joining us to break down the Hokies! What should be expected in Brent Pry's second year with the program? Just how many transfers are expected to make an impact this season? How important will this game be for the Hokies near the end of the fall? We discuss it all on this edition of the Pack Pride Podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

We're coming down the stretch in the 2023 season previews for NC State with a look at the Week 11 matchup against Wake Forest. The Wolfpack goes on the road to take on a Demon Deacons squad that is looking to replace several key pieces from last year -- primarily at the quarterback position. Les Johns of Demon Deacon Digest joins Cory Smith to break down the Deacs, including a look at the offense under Mitch Griffis. We'll also preview the defense looking to rebound, how important this game is on the schedule for the Deacs and much more! ***This podcast was recorded prior to Donavon Greene's injury in fall camp*** This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

Casey Morsell joins James and Cory in the first episode of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast for the 2023-24 season! The guys take a look at Casey's offseason, Pack of Wolves NIL, new faces with the program and much more! In the second portion of the show, we break down NC State football at the start of fall camp. We also briefly discuss another busy month of conference realignment and where things stand for the Wolfpack ... before the power went out due to thunderstorms in the area! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State's season previews continue to roll along with a look at the penultimate home game for the Wolfpack against Miami. The Hurricanes are looking to bounce back from a down 2022 campaign and have several new faces along with some veterans returning for Mario Cristobal's program. Gaby Urrutia of InsideTheU joins us to breakdown the Hurricanes on both sides of the ball. Can Tyler Van Dyke truly rebound in 2023? How much have the playmakers around him improved? And who are the names to know on defense? We take an in-depth look on the latest NC State season preview podcast. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

With the NC State season just around the corner, we continue our look at the Wolfpack's entire schedule with a preview of Clemson. Eric Mac Lain joined Cory Smith to break down the Tigers' offseason and where things stand heading into the 2023 season. Garrett Riley brings a new look to the offense, but what are the early returns on Cade Klubnik taking over the reins full-time? Who are the names to know on both sides of the ball -- including one of the best linebacker corps in the country -- and how important could this game be for the ACC this season? This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State just finalized a huge week for the 2024 class with two strong commitments on Friday night. The Wolfpack not only landed Top247 in-state athlete Jonathan Paylor, but also grabbed a commitment from Josh Alexander-Felton out of Florida. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look at both of those commitments along with offensive lineman Robby Martin from earlier in the week. How do all three fit with the program? What does this mean for the 2024 class? We break it all down on the latest podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State fall camp fires up this week, meaning the regular season is nearly one month away from kicking off. Cory Smith continues our preview of every opponent on the Wolfpack's 2023 schedule by looking at Marshall with Luke Creasy of The Herald-Dispatch. The Wolfpack's final non-conference game of the season could be tough, with the Thundering Herd coming off a 9-4 campaign and retooling for 2023. We look at each position for the Herd, the biggest strength and weakness of the program, and how critical the matchup in Carter-Finley Stadium could be for Marshall. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

The start of NC State fall camp is less than one week away and our season preview podcasts are already nearing the halfway point. The Wolfpack has some tough tests early in the year, but the first matchup at home in conference play is one of the hardest to predict given the trajectory of the Louisville program. The 2023 season previews keep rolling on with a look at NC State's first home ACC game of the season against Louisville with Jody Demling of Cardinal Authority. We take a look at expectations for Jeff Brohm's first season with the Cardinals, the packed quarterback room, playmakers on both sides of the ball, how important this game is on the schedule and much more. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State's first ACC game will be on the road in Charlottesville against a Virginia program looking to drastically turn things around this fall. The Cavaliers lost several key pieces over the last year -- including new NC State QB Brennan Armstrong -- but hope to make a statement in their ACC home opener against the Pack. Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos247 joins Cory Smith on this episode of the Pack Pride Podcast to take a deeper dive into the Hoos. What are the expectations for this year's team? Who are the names to know on both sides of the ball? How important is this game with all of the connections between the two rosters? This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

The journey for Brennan Armstrong to NC State has been eventful, to say the very least. After a record-setting year in 2021 and a frustrating 2022 campaign, Armstrong arrived in Raleigh for a chance to reunite with OC Robert Anae for one final ride in his sixth season. Just days away from his third trip to ACC Kickoff and just over one week away from the start of fall camp, Armstrong sat down with Pack Pride for a 1-on-1 interview. We discuss his connection with Anae, how he's dealt with criticism this offseason, what Bradley Rozner's addition means for the offense, working with NC State's NIL Collectives and much more. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State's home opener for the 2023 campaign is one of the biggest in recent memory. Not only will the Wolfpack kick off the home slate at Carter-Finley Stadium against a high-profile program in Notre Dame, but it will also be nationally broadcast on ABC in the noon slot on Sept. 9. So what should Wolfpack fans expect from the Fighting Irish this season? Tim O'Malley of Irish Illustrated joins Cory Smith to discuss expectations for the program, players to know at every position, the strengths and weaknesses on each side of the ball and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State's season is still over one month away, but the season opener is an interesting one for Wolfpack fans. The Pack goes on the road to take on a UConn program that was turned around drastically in Year 1 under Jim Mora Jr. and looking to make a statement in the season opener. Cory Smith is joined on the premiere episode of the preview podcasts by Mike Anthony of the Connecticut Post to discuss the Huskies. Anthony dives into the key names to know for UConn, the quarterback situation in Storrs, why this game is so important for the Huskies and much more. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

Exactly two months ago, Michael O'Connell officially entered the transfer portal after three years with Stanford. Just over one month ago, he committed and signed with NC State to become a part of the Wolfpack for his final two seasons at the collegiate level. The journey that's gotten him to this point has been a long and arduous one. After signing with Maryland to play lacrosse -- where his brother won a national championship -- O'Connell opted to go the basketball route due to sitting out during the COVID pandemic and landed his only Power 5 offer from the Cardinal. O'Connell went on to start three straight years at point guard for Stanford and average 6.3 points, 3.2 assists and shoot 40 percent from the field. He was also able to graduate from one of the most prestigious universities in the country in that short span of time. Just days before he arrives on campus with the Wolfpack, O'Connell sat down with Pack Pride to discuss his journey to Raleigh and why he chose the Wolfpack. He also breaks down his fit in Kevin Keatts' system, his relationship with Joel Justus, expectations for his time with NC State and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

Ahead of one of the most PACKed weekends of official visitors in recent memory for NC State, Cory Smith and Michael Clark give a complete breakdown of all the upcoming OVs. With 12 players expected on campus, there's no shortage of pressure on the Pack's staff to land some commits given the last few weeks for the program. How important will commits like Cedrick Bailey and Brody Barnhardt being on campus be for the Pack? Can State close some ground on four-star receivers like Jonathan Paylor, Alex Taylor and keep pace with others for Terrell Anderson? We break all of that down along with a look at the targets in the trenches and four-star safety Ronnie Royal III coming to Raleigh. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

With the summer months rolling in, NC State's athletics season is coming to a close as the spring sports seasons wrap up. So before we take a planned break for the next six weeks, James and Cory take a look back on an eventful recruiting weekend for NC State, recapping the season as a whole and much more! The guys discuss the commitment of NC A&T transfer Kam Woods, their favorite moments from the 2022-23 season and whether it's time to panic about the Wolfpack in football recruiting. Get all of that and more on the season finale episode of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast live from Amedeo's! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

Cory Smith and James Curle take a look back at the Wolfpack's baseball season after the exit from the Columbia Regional. Can NC State retain its special young core and build in the transfer portal to go deeper in the NCAA Tournament next year? We'll also take a look back at the first weekend of official visits with a recap of Jaeden Mustaf's official, the first Dave Doeren summer camp and a preview of the three official visits this coming weekend. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

After a strong close to the season in the final two weeks, NC State baseball landed as the No. 3 seed in the Columbia Regional. The Wolfpack is starting the NCAA Tournament with a matchup against No. 2 Campbell for a chance to face No. 1 South Carolina. Alec Sawyer and Andrew Ciencin discuss the close to the season for the Pack9, the Wolfpack's draw in the NCAA Tournament and much more! Cory Smith is joined by D1Baseball Co-Editor Aaron Fitt in the second segment to talk about NC State's season overall, matchup with Campbell, chances in the Columbia Regional and more. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

Cory and James discuss the Wolfpack making the Columbia Regional, matchups for NC State and the overall draw as State looks to make a run in the postseason. The guys will also discuss the last week for NC State, including the FPI projections, Diana Shnaider's hot start in the French Open and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

Last week included the public formation of the "Magnificent 7" and some serious consternation over the future of the ACC on Amelia Island. Brandon Marcello was in attendance for 247Sports and will breakdown the latest on the ACC, where the Wolfpack stands and more on the Pack Pride Podcast. In the second segment, Alec Sawyer and Andrew Ciencin -- the hosts of Sawyer & Ciencin -- will jump on to discuss the Pack9's finish to the season. The guys will also talk about the ACC awards, making the ACC Tournament, what NC State needs to do to advance to the weekend and the postseason hopes for the Pack! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

It was not a good weekend for the Pack9. After canceling its final non-conference game during the week, NC State was stifled by UNC-Chapel Hill and dropped three straight to clinch a losing record for the second straight year. Now State heads into the final series at home against Pittsburgh needing either two wins or some help from outside to simply make the ACC Tournament. Alec Sawyer and Andrew Ciencin take a look back on the Wolfpack's frustrating sweep in Chapel Hill, the upcoming matchup against Pitt and what needs to happen for the Pack9 to make it to the ACC and NCAA Tournaments. Listen or watch the full podcast below. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

It's been yet another eventful week for NC State -- some great, some good, some very bad -- so we're here to talk about it! This week, Cory and James are joined by Eric Bossi, the National Basketball Director of 247Sports, to break down the entire portal haul for NC State after landing Stanford transfer Michael O'Connell. In the second segment, the guys will discuss the latest in the ACC grant-of-rights talks, the "Magnificent 7" and where things stand before the ACC spring meetings. We'll also break down everything that happened in NC State Athletics, including more ACC titles, an Elite 8 berth and a Pack9 team on the mend. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

The projected win total for NC State during the 2023 season is out -- and it's surprisingly low. Can the Wolfpack exceed the 6.5-win over/under from Vegas or will this upcoming season result in barely making a bowl game? Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark give their thoughts on the win total projections, the biggest impact freshmen and transfers and much more in the latest podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

Coming off a series win over Notre Dame, NC State heads into Chapel Hill with high stakes against UNC. Alec Sawyer and Andrew Ciencin look back at the Notre Dame series win and what comes next against the Tar Heels. What does the Pack9 need in the final two ACC series to put itself in good position for the ACC and NCAA Tournament? The guys break it all down on this episode of the podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

Cory Smith and James Curle are joined by The OG Podcast co-host Joe Giglio! He discusses the last few weeks, starting a new podcast and plenty about NC State! The guys will also discuss the Pack9's dominant finish in South Bend, the outlook for football and basketball next season and more! Listen to the full podcast below or watch it on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State only had one player drafted, but several are heading to the NFL with a chance to compete for roster spots as free-agent signings. James and Cory take a look at the fit for each player, the likelihood of sticking and more in the first segment. The guys also take a look back on the rest of the news for NC State Athletics, including a strong week for the Pack9, and what's up with Jaden Bradley as the Pack looks to close out the transfer portal? Get it all in the latest Pack Pride Weekly Podcast!

Kevin Keatts keeps cooking in the transfer portal with another big man addition in Mizzou transfer Mohamed Diarra. Cory and James discuss his commitment and the entire transfer haul so far! In the second segment, Cory is joined by NC State women's tennis head coach Simon Earnshaw to break down the historic weekend. They touch on the first ACC Tournament title in program history, taking down UNC for the first time in 25 years and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State got a much-needed sweep over Florida State over the weekend to catapult itself back in the ACC race at just below .500 in conference play. The Pack9 followed that up with a blowout win over Davidson for its 25th of the season, outscoring opponents in its last four games Alec Sawyer and Andrew Ciencin recap the Wolfpack's huge sweep over Florida State to get back in the ACC race. The guys are also joined by first baseman Eli Serrano, courtesy of Obsesh Nation NIL, to discuss his breakout freshman campaign with the Wolfpack this season, the turnaround over the last few games and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

On this episode of the Pack24 Podcast, Michael Clark is joined by NC State quarterback commit Cedrick Bailey Jr. for an exclusive interview to discuss his commitment to the Wolfpack. Bailey breaks down his initial interest in the program, what he loves about Robert Anae's system, his relationship with the coaches, who he's recruiting in the 2024 class, what he brings to Raleigh and much more! This video podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!