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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

App State misses the field goal from 42 yards out. NC State will survive.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

NC State never makes it easy. The Wolfpack gets a game-sealing interception, but Elijah Satchell is called for roughing the passer. New life for App State with a first down in NC State territory.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Kanoah Vinesett drills a field goal from 35 yards out to make it a two-score game wiht 1:51 left to play. NC State 41, App State 31

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Duke Scott gets around the edge and puts on the burners for a 16-yard touchdown to give NC State the lead again. NC State 38, App State 31 with 5:08 left to play

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

NC State is caught completely off guard with an App State onside kick and the Mountaineers recover. App State now has the ball at the NC State 37-yard line with 11:25 left to play.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Wow. NC State just can't make it easy. App State throws a touchdown after the turnover by CJ Bailey to make it a one-score game. NC State 31, App State 24 with 11:28 left to play.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It appeared CJ Bailey tried to throw it away instead of taking the sack ... but it landed right in the hands of the App State defensive lineman. The Mountaineers now have the ball near the red zone with a two-touchdown deficit.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

CJ Bailey had Ashton Locklear wide open on drag route across the middle of the end zone, but throws it to Jojo Trader, who was falling to the ground. Vinesett gets the field goal to make it a two-TD lead at 31-17 with 4:33 left in the third quarter.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The ball is fumbled, but it is touched out of bounds at the 47-yard line. NC State keeps possession after near disaster.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The NC State marching band -- The Power Sound of the South -- honors Dolly Parton during the halftime show of the App State game. RIP to the Country Queen.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Keenan Jackson hauls in a 17-yard touchdown to finish the 69-yard drive. Jackson now has four TDs in the last six quarters -- as many as he had in his first two years of his career. NC State 28, App State 7, 39 seconds left in the second quarter.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

NC State called a timeout ... for that? Oof. App State is 77 yards away from getting back in this one with 4:11 left to go before halftime.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Ashton Locklear with his first career touchdown on a dime from CJ Bailey across the middle. NC State takes a 21-0 lead with 8:34 left to go in the first half.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

That was an absolute DOT from CJ Bailey to Keenan Jackson for a 23-yard reception -- all through the air. NC State is already at the App State 35-yard line.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hell of a stop by the NC State defense. App State goes with a handoff on 4th and 1 and appears to lose yardage for the turnover on downs.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Duke Scott goes nine yards for the second touchdown of the game for the Wolfpack. Scott now has 73 yards on 8 carries (9.1 ypc) and his third TD of the season. NC State 14, App State 0, 0:05 left in first quarter

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

NC State offensive line getting a ton of push run blocking thus far in this one. Already 92 yards rushing on 12 carries for NC State (7.7 ypc) in the first quarter.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Popo Aguirre. Grown-ass man. He's made two vicious tackles today, and his second led to a huge third-down stop.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

CJ Bailey scrambles out of the pocket and carries it for five yards for the first touchdown of the game. He now has 13 career rushing TDs, which puts him in sole possession of 7th all-time in NC State history for QBs. NC State 7, App State 0, 10:31 left in the first quarter

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

NC State nearly ended its first drive of the game with a fumble, but it's ruled that forward progress was stopped. Wild.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Some perspective on the fans in Nashville: NC State’s offense has to get to the Vanderbilt 35-yard line before it’s surrounded by Vandy fans. And no, those aren’t fans dressed in silver at the top of the student section…

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

CJ Bailey hits a streaking Keenan Jackson WIDE OPEN for a 30-yard touchdown -- Jackson's first of the season. Wolfpack 14, Vanderbilt 0 with 2:58 left in the first quarter This offense looks VASTLY different compared to what we saw in Charlottesville.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

NC State's defense rushed eight on 3rd and 10 and Jared Curtis can't connect on his pass under pressure. Vandy punts it away and Victor Snow returns it 33 yards out to the NC State 46-yard line. Great field position for CJ Bailey and the Pack on its second offensive drive.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Will Wilson breaks free of multiple tackles for a 38-yard touchdown run on third and two. NC State has two touchdowns in road games. Both are from Will Wilson. Wolfpack 7, Vanderbilt 0 with 11:05 left in the first quarter.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

CJ Bailey gets a third-down conversion on a throw to Jojo Trader. Davion Gause immediately follows that with a first down to get across midfield. NC State is in Vandy territory on the first drive.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Vanderbilt wins the toss and elects to defer to the second half. Jonathan Paylor gets his first career kickoff in the end zone and elects to take it out. He gets to the 18-yard line before he's stopped.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

NC State got its first win of the 2026 season with a 73-0 shellacking of Richmond on Friday night. Here are five stars for the Wolfpack in the home opener against the Spiders. ✍️ : 247sports.com/college/nort...

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Duke Scott breaks away from multiple tackles, then puts on the JETS for a 65-yard touchdown on the first play of the second drive. NC State takes a 14-0 lead with 10:44 still left in the first quarter.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Duke Scott breaks away for 43-yard gain on his first attempt. He then picks up three yards and Davion Gause takes the next carry for 19 yards for his first TD in an NC State uniform. NC State takes a 7-0 lead over Richmond after a four-play drive for 77 yards.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Harper is ready for her first t-ball game! 🥹 Tonight’s podcast will be remote and delayed until at least 9 p.m. Sorry y’all, family comes first.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

NC State QB CJ Bailey in the first half vs. Virginia: - 6-for-14 for 35 passing yards with one interception - Five passes tipped -- two at the LOS. - Seven rushing attempts for 28 yards with one fumble UVA's defense has the Wolfpack quarterback in a blender through 30 minutes.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We have 13 minutes left in the first half and Beau Pribula has attempted one pass. NC State's defense has now allowed 103 yards rushing on 19 attempts, with UVA leading 10-0.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Could not ask for a worse start for NC State in this one. UVA takes a 10-0 lead on a Xavier Brown one-yard rush after CJ Bailey's interception on the Wolfpack's side of the field. Still a lot of time left, but the offense needs to wake up. Quick.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

CJ Bailey is picked off by UVA at the NC State 33-yard line. He's now 3-6 for 12 yards with one interception through the first three drives. NC State has yet to gain a first down more than 10 minutes into the season opener.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Josh Warren with a massive open-field tackle for NC State to get Beau Pribula down on third down. UVA gets a 47-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead, but the Pack defense stops a solid drive for the Hoos.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The NC State offense looks out of sorts early on. CJ Bailey has taken multiple big hits on scrambles, underthrew his receiver on that last play and still hasn't picked up a first down through two drives. Meanwhile, Beau Pribula just picked up his second first down on an obvious QB keeper.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Duke Scott is the first position player out of the tunnel for NC State.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

NC State Chancellor Kevin Howell announces that the Engineering Building II will be renamed “Koch Hall” after astronaut Christina Koch.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

UPDATE: NC State nose guard KaTron Evans has been ruled eligible for the Wolfpack’s 2026 season opener against Virginia. There is another potential hearing set for Sept. 9, but Evans is eligible for Aug. 29. ✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a look at where NC State football ranked in the ACC and nationally, how wisely the Wolfpack has spent its money and what needs to happen moving forward. ☕️: 247sports.com/college/nort...

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Jeff @dr-ian-malcolm.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Austin Johnson @austinjohnson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Exactly what this roster needed, but so tough to compare to anyone else until this all shakes out

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Jameson @the-jameson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

oh wow

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

BREAKING: Ven-Allen Lubin has officially announced he will return to NC State for the 2026-27 season. The Wolfpack will get its leading rebounder and the most efficient shooter in the ACC back for Year 1 under Justin Gainey. ✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

NC State football just unveiled its “Wolfpack Warriors” uniforms in partnership with the US Army. The uniforms will be worn during the home opener against Richmond on Sept. 11. What do you think? 🤔

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

"The legacy I want to have -- and I want this staff and group of young men to have together -- is breaking through and crossing over boundaries we haven't." Dave Doeren believes 2026 is finally the year NC State can break through for a 10-win campaign. 👇️ ✍️ : 247sports.com/college/nort...

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

“We all know what we're capable of — getting a championship.” Jimarion McCrimon came to NC State to fill a critical spot — protecting CJ Bailey's blind side. The OT discussed why he chose the Pack, blocking for Bailey and more from fall camp. ✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

"The NCAA did this to shift the case to a judge it believed would rule in its favor." The court case in North Carolina for Darrion Williams, Ven-Allen Lubin, Tre Holloman and 50+ athletes hoping to gain eligibility has been delayed by the NCAA.

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NCAA motion delays hearing for Ven-Allen Lubin, Darrion Williams, 50+ college athletes seeking eligibility

The court case in the state of North Carolina for Darrion Williams, Ven-Allen Lubin, Tre Holloman and more than 50 athletes hoping to gain eligibility was set to be heard on Wednesday.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Year 3 of CJ Bailey reporting for first day of fall camp.

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