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NC State got just three first-half touchdowns on Saturday afternoon, but it didn't need that many points in a 26-6 drubbing of Wake Forest. It marked the Wolfpack's first win in Winston-Salem since 2015 and only the second time since the 2003 season -- but that's all ancient history now, right?

Michael Clark and Cory Smith take a look back on the win, give their thoughts on Brennan Armstrong's solid play, the offensive playmakers who stepped up, the elite defensive performance and much more! Listen to the full podcast to get all of their thoughts from the big win.


NC State travels to Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon looking to get a major monkey off its back. The Wolfpack has won its last two games to get back to bowl eligibility, but heads on the road looking for just its second win in Winston-Salem in two decades.

Ahead of the in-state matchup, Cam Lemons Debro joins Cory Smith for the pregame podcast to discuss the Deacs' quarterback situation, how the playmakers have performed this season, the strengths and weaknesses of the defense and his prediction for the matchup.

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With MJ Morris' decision to redshirt the remainder of the 2023 season going public on Tuesday morning, Cory Smith and Michael Clark join up to discuss the decision on this emergency podcast. The guys will give some background and take questions from viewers!

We also take a look ahead at what this means for the quarterback room the remainder of the season and heading into next year. Could Morris actually return to the team next season after redshirting the final three games? We'll touch on that and much more on this LIVE podcast!

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NC State football continued its turnaround on Saturday night with a convincing 20-6 win over Miami to lock in bowl eligibility. Days later, the Wolfpack men's basketball team tipped off the season with a 72-59 victory over The Citadel with several new faces standing out.

Cory Smith and James Curle recap the last week for the Wolfpack, focusing first on the huge win for State over Miami before the Pack's season opener on the court. We'll break it all down for both squads and look ahead to another important weekend for Dave Doeren's team in Winston-Salem and Wes Moore's program against UConn inside Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday.

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A brand new college basketball season is upon us, and so too is a brand spanking new podcast to feast your ears on this season. Pack Pride analyst Miles Masercola and former NC State basketball walk-on Chase Graham have teamed up to bring you the Two Perspectives Podcast for the entire winter!

In this debut episode, Miles and Chase preview the 2023-24 season for the Wolfpack ahead of the opening game, hand out superlatives, give some betting odds previews for the year and much more. Also listen to story time and the guys shine a light on support staff and walk-ons during the premiere episode.

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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!

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!