Hosted by R. Cory Smith and Michael Clark, the Pack Pride Podcast is the official podcast of Pack Pride. A syndicated partner of 247Sports, Pack Pride is an independent publication that brings you the latest on NC State athletics. You can find us at www.PackPride.com.

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!

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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!

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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!


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!


NC State landed the top running back on its board in Stockbridge (GA) playmaker Jayden Scott. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound back chose the Wolfpack over 20-plus other offers including Wake Forest, Rutgers, Louisville, Duke, Maryland, Kansas State, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, South Carolina and several others.

Cory and Michael breakdown Scott's commitment, look back at his recruitment with the Wolfpack, how he fits into the running back room and much more. The guys also give their take on who could be next for NC State in the 2024 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!


NC State has had a wild week that included a series sweep over Florida State in baseball, two new men's basketball commitments and most recently a shocking addition of Diamond Johnson to the transfer portal.

James and Cory will discuss that with Mitchell Northam of USA Today, along with the state of NC State women's basketball as a whole. The guys will also break down everything else that's taken place in the last week in the second segment!

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!

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NC State snapped a four-game losing skid earlier this week with a 12-3 win over UNCW, but still has a long ways to go in ACC play. Currently at 5-9 in conference after dropping a doubleheader against Wake Forest, the Wolfpack returns home to face a struggling Florida State squad.

Alec and Andrew take a look back on the tough losses to Wake, the huge win over UNCW and what comes next against FSU to start three straight weekends at home. Is this the point where the Pack9 turns things around? The guys discuss it all 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!


NC State had an up-and-down week overall, struggling on the diamond and in the portal, but also won another national title in cheerleading and showed a glimpse of the future in the Spring Game.

James and Cory will be joined by head coach Harold Trammel and Madison Walker of the cheerleading team to discuss the success in Daytona and the program overall. The guys will also break down the Spring Game, how the Pack can change its fortunes in the transfer portal 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!

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NC State finished the spring portion of the football calendar with a Spring Game to remember on Saturday afternoon. Despite rough conditions, the Wolfpack fought through with 41-10 win for the Red Team -- mostly starters -- over the White Team in the 2023 showcase game.

Michael Clark and Cory Smith recap the event, including a look at the QB battle, standouts from the both sides of the ball and give their thoughts on the biggest areas of improvement for the Pack moving forward. Listen to the full podcast below!

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The NC State football Spring Game is less than 72 hours away! Between the quarterback battle that has been raging on for weeks, the new offensive scheme, early enrollees and transfers generating buzz and the revamped defensive core, there is so much to discuss!

Cory Smith and Michael Clark preview all of those storylines and more -- including early takeaways from new faces on both sides of the ball -- in the Spring Game preview. Listen to the full podcast below ahead of Saturday's exhibition.

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On this episode of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast, Cory Smith and James Curle will be joined by a special guest in former NC State linebacker Isaiah Moore. The guys discuss NC State's Pro Day, the impact of the Wolfpack program for him, his plans for the future and more!

In the second segment, Cory and James take a look back on the Pack9's series win over No. 11 Louisville and what lies ahead for the rest of April. We also breakdown the latest in the transfer portal with a busy week ahead for the Wolfpack, including Jayden Epps' upcoming visit.

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!

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