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NC State and Miami traded blows defensively all night long, but the Wolfpack kept the Hurricanes out of the end zone and did just enough offensively to pull out a 20-6 win. The victory marked Dave Doeren's program-record 78th at NC State, locked in bowl eligibility and further proved the team's resilience through adversity this season.

Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back on the primetime win, the glimmer of optimism from the offense, the ridiculous performance from the defense and Doeren's historic night on this edition of the Postgame Podcast!

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NC State just wrapped up a bounce-back performance with a 24-17 win over Clemson in a game as a double-digit underdog. James and Cory take another look back at that win and look ahead to the Miami matchup and more!

Prior to talking football, the guys are also joined by two-time All-American and four-time ACC champion wrestler Trent Hidlay live at Amedeo's. We'll discuss his move up in weight class, why he returned for one final season, the team goals for this year and much more!

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NC State's defense smothered Clemson all afternoon while its offense did just enough to pull out a 24-17 win. Kevin Concepcion had his third multi-touchdown game of his career while Payton Wilson got in on the scoring with a pick-six in a smothering performance for the Wolfpack D.

Michael Clark and Cory Smith take a look back on the win with an eye on what went right and still needs improving moving forward. The guys also take a look at individual performances, hand out helmet stickers and look ahead to Miami as the Pack looks to continue its home winning streak.

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NC State and Clemson head into Saturday's matchup with strikingly similarly tough rows to hoe, but one will earn a critical win this weekend. With the matchup just days away, Christina Long of The Greenville News joins Cory Smith to discuss where Clemson stands heading into Week 9 of the season.

What has led to the offensive struggles in Garrett Riley's first season at Clemson? Can Cade Klubnik fix his turnover issues on the road in a hostile environment? How will Will Shipley play in his final visit to Carter-Finley Stadium? We cover all that, the strengths of the Clemson defense and get a prediction on this podcast!

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With the football team off the field this past weekend, Cory Smith and James Smith take a look at the biggest areas where the team can improve heading into the matchup against Clemson. The guys will also discuss the critical homecoming matchup as both programs look to turn things around this season.

But first, the guys will be joined by Ryan Combs and the ALS North Carolina President and CEO Dave Shore to discuss the "Drive Out ALS" event at Drive Shack in two months. We'll also discuss Chris Combs' legacy, how the ALS Foundation has worked with NC State in the past and much more to shine a light on a cause that's near and dear to the hearts of Wolfpack fans.

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Heading into the bye week, NC State is at 4-3 overall and 1-2 in ACC play following a humbling loss to Duke. The Wolfpack's offense couldn't get out of its own way and the defense failed to get in the way of the Blue Devils playmakers, allowing several more explosive plays in the loss.

Cory Smith and James Curle take a look back on the loss to Duke along with the start to the season as a whole. The guys will also look ahead to what comes next and more on the NC State program.

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NC State couldn't muster up any success on either side of the football -- and nearly gave up a touchdown on special teams -- in a 24-3 loss on the road at Duke. The Wolfpack heads into the bye with a ton of questions and only two weeks to find answers before hosting Clemson at home.

Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back and give their opinions of whatever just happened in Durham. The guys also search for solutions moving forward and discuss where the program goes from here. Watch or listen to the full podcast below!

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NC State heads into Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday night looking to build on its offensive success with MJ Morris under center against a staunch Duke defense. Meanwhile, the Blue Devils could be moving to a redshirt freshman quarterback, but has plenty of offensive firepower around him to compete against the Wolfpack's ferocious pass rush.

Adam Rowe of The Devils' Den joins Cory Smith to discuss the matchup, what to expect if Riley Leonard can't play, what makes the Duke rushing attack so potent and the strengths of the top scoring defense in the ACC. We'll also get a prediction and more from Adam on this week's Pregame Podcast!

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Cory Smith and James Curle take a look back on NC Stare’s win over Marshall, look ahead to Duke and give their thoughts on the resurgence of the offense — and if it’s here to stay.

Elliott Avent also joined the show for a prerecorded interview with Cory in the final segment! They discuss the seasons for Trea Turner and Patrick Bailey, the new additions to the current Pack9 team, preview the Duke fall ball matchup and more!

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NC State didn’t have a perfect start on Saturday but found a way to pull away in the second half to hand Marshall its first loss of the season. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back on the victory and what it means heading back into ACC play.

What were the takeaways from MJ Morris’ first start of the 2023 season? How important was it for the offense to have a more balanced attack in the win? Is there reason for concern for the defense? We’ll break it all down on the Postgame Podcast!

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NC State football is 3-2 coming off a frustrating loss to Louisville, but won't have much time to revamp the offense with Marshall coming into town. The Wolfpack is implementing MJ Morris under center before its final non-conference test against an undefeated Thundering Herd looking for another ACC win after knocking off Virginia Tech earlier this season.

Marshall beat writer Luke Creasy of HD Media joins Cory Smith to discuss why QB Cam Fancher and RB Rasheen Ali have the Herd rolling heading into Raleigh on Saturday. We take a look at both sides of the ball, strengths and weaknesses of the Marshall program and get a prediction ahead of the pivotal matchup for both teams this weekend.

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Coming off a rough 13-10 loss to Louisville in which the offense was stymied all night long, NC State has made a change at quarterback. Cory Smith and James Curle discuss the move to MJ Morris, how he changes the offense and what this means moving forward for Brennan Armstrong.

On the final portion of the podcast, we'll also be joined by Kristen McDaniel of the NC State volleyball team to discuss the program's massive win over No. 5 Louisville. She'll also break down what has led to the program's success, why the Hawaii native chose the Wolfpack, the support from fans and more!

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It was not the Wolfpack's night. Despite the defense shutting down one of the most explosive offenses in the ACC and special teams coming through on multiple occasions, NC State's offense couldn't find its footing in a 13-10 loss to Louisville on Friday night.

Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back at NC State's loss to Louisville on Friday night in Carter-Finley Stadium. What is the biggest issue with the offense? Is it time to make a change at quarterback? Who were the standouts on the defensive side of the football? We touch on all of that and more in this episode!

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Coming off a tight win against Virginia to open up ACC play, the Wolfpack returns home to face an undefeated Louisville team eager to prove itself on the national stage. NC State hasn't played up to its potential yet while Louisville has played above its station -- but how will the two programs shape up in another weeknight game in Carter-Finley Stadium?

Cory Smith is joined by Michael McCammon of Cardinal Authority to break down what has The Ville off to such a hot start under Jeff Brohm, the play of Jack Plummer, the game-breaking speed of Jawhar Jordan, defensive playmakers and much more. Get the full breakdown on YouTube or through the Pack Pride Podcast stream!

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The Wolfpack went into Virginia and came away with a win, but it certainly wasn't pretty. After the 24-21 victory that included a walk-off field goal from Brayden Narveson, the Pack still moved to 3-1 (1-0 ACC) on the year with two-thirds of the season still remaining.

James Curle and Cory Smith recap the week for the Wolfpack and look ahead to a Friday night matchup against Louisville with Mark Ennis of The Drive on 93.9 The Ville. Learn more about what the Pack needs to improve moving forward and how the Cardinals have gotten off to such a hot start under Jeff Brohm.

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