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.

The Wolfpack put up a valiant effort to stage a comeback in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, but Kansas State closed out a 28-19 win over the Pack. Michael Clark and Cory Smith recap what led to the Wolfpack's loss, takeaways from the season and more following the game.

Why can't the Pack get over the hump in bowl games and get that elusive 10th win? What does this loss mean for the momentum of the offseason? Who were the biggest standouts from the loss? We'll recap it all 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!


Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat.com on the 247Sports network joins Cory smith to preview the Wolfpack vs. Wildcats in the inaugural Pop-Tarts Bowl.

How different is the K-State offense with Avery Johnson under center? Who are the playmakers to know for the Wildcats? How about the portal and injury losses for both sides of the ball? We’ll explore all that and give our picks on the final Pregame Podcast of the 2023 season!


There is a LOT going on for N.C. State, but the transfer portal is dominating the headlines. Cory and James will breakdown the latest moves in the portal, men’s and women’s hoops along with some National Signing Day discussion.

In the final portion of the podcast, Wolfpack tight end commit Justin Joly joins us to talk about why he joined the program, his expectations for next year and more. Watch the full podcast to get a jam-packed episode this week!

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 travels down to San Antonio on Saturday night for a potential resume-building matchup against No. 12 Tennessee. Miles Masercola and Chase Graham dissect the matchup, give their thoughts on how the Pack can pull out a win and more.

The guys also discuss how the play of MJ Rice has impacted the team and what it would mean to have Mohamed Diarra at full strength against the Volunteers. Get caught up with Wolfpack hoops and more in the latest Two Perspectives 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!

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NC State got its guy. The Wolfpack has landed former Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall out of the transfer portal for the 2024 season — his final year of eligibility.

Michael Clark and Cory Smith discuss the big move, what it means for the remainder of the portal window and the future of the program. Join the guys LIVE to get your questions answered along with behind-the-scenes breakdown of how State landed McCall.

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 the portal started off strong with three transfer commits along to complete a week with five new additions. Tom Livolsi of Savage Wolves hops on to discuss NIL's impact in the portal, how the Wolfpack's success on the field impacts the portal, what makes Savage Wolves different from others and much more.

We'll recap all of that in the first segment then be joined by Notre Dame transfer and Wolfpack commit Zeke Correll! The veteran center announced he'll join the Wolfpack for his final season and he jumps on the podcast to break down his decision, what he brings to the Pack and much more!

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On this week's episode of the Two Perspectives Podcast, Chase Graham and Miles Masercola are joined by Scott Wood to discuss NC State's recent stretch of games and the outlook as they move forward in the non-conference slate.

Wood also tells stories about his time overseas and how everyone found out about Sidney Lowe losing his job. The guys wrap things up talking about Scott’s new travel ball team, SW15H Elite, and his new role as director/coach.

 


The ACC continues to get snubbed at every turn, as NC State linebacker Payton Wilson was not selected as the Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner for the 2023 season. On this week's podcast, Cory Smith and James Curle discuss the Wolfpack accepting a bid to the Pop-Tarts Bowl along with Payton Wilson being snubbed in the Nagurski Trophy presentation.

The guys also discuss the last week for Wolfpack hoops, as the men's team secured an ACC win at Boston College and the women's team continues its climb up the AP Poll to No. 3 overall. Watch/listen to the entire podcast to get our thoughts on all of these topics 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 came out and punched UNC in the mouth early and just kept beating on the Tar Heels to the tune of a dominant 39-20 win on Senior Day in Carter-Finley Stadium. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back on the win in the Postgame Podcast.

What can you say about the performances of Brennan Armstrong and Payton Wilson in their final home games? How about Kevin Concepcion shining again and the Wolfpack offense putting up 500-plus yards and eight scoring drives? We'll discuss all of that and more 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!


On this episode of the Two Perspectives Podcast with Chase and Miles, the guys look at the Wolfpack's upcoming matchup with Vanderbilt. The Wolfpack travels to Las Vegas for a showdown with the Commodores in a winnable game that should tell us more about the Pack's current roster.

Chase and Miles also look back at another trip for a Multi-Team Event in 2020, discuss their Thanksgiving Day plans and more! Get your hoops fix while you travel for the holidays before a late-night tip-off in Mandalay Bay!

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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Coming off a four-game winning streak with one game left of the regular season, NC State wants nothing more than to take down UNC and notch its ninth win of the year on Saturday. Meanwhile, despite having a future first-round pick at QB in Drake Maye, the Tar Heels enter after losing three out of their last five games and needing a win over the Pack to salvage what has been a horrendous close to the season.

Chip Alexander of The News & Observer joins Cory Smith on the Pregame Podcast to break down NC State's season finale vs. UNC. Alexander discusses the money year for Maye, Omarion Hampton's breakout campaign, the struggles for the defense and his thoughts on how the game will go on Saturday in Carter-Finley Stadium.


The past week has been another remarkable one for the Wolfpack with a football win in Blacksburg, another women's cross country National Championship and everything else in between. James and Cory will discuss all of that and preview the Rivalry Week against UNC on this week's podcast.

In the second segment, the guys will be joined by none other than two NC State legends in Nyheim Hines and Emeka Emezie to discuss the week ahead. We'll get into their take on the rivalry, their most memorable moments and much 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!

 

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NC State needed to hang on late, but five straight touchdown drives between the second and third quarters were enough for the Wolfpack to pull out a 35-28 win in Blacksburg, Va. on Saturday. Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss the victory, the key performances and more on the Postgame Podcast.

What did Brennan Armstrong's performance mean to the Pack and what is the latest on his status? Just how dangerous is Kevin Concepcion as a true freshman for the Wolfpack? What happened to the Wolfpack defense late against VT? How complete is this team heading into the final week of the regular season? We'll discuss all of 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 and Virginia Tech have been heading toward similar trajectories over the last several weeks, but only one can come away with a crucial win on Saturday in Blacksburg. The Wolfpack has won its last three straight while VT has won four out of its last six and is knocking on the door of bowl eligibility with two games remaining.

Matej Sis of VTScoop on the 247Sports network joins the Pregame Podcast to discuss where the Hokies stand heading into the matchup, the breakout years for Kyron Drones and Bhayshul Tuten, defensive playmakers to know and much more! We'll also break down the latest odds and get a prediction for Saturday.

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!


Everything came up NC State over the past week for a wide variety of programs. The Wolfpack won huge games in football, women’s basketball, got off to strong starts in men’s basketball and wrestling, both cross country teams qualified for Nationals and men’s hockey swept a home series — and we’ll try our hardest to recap all of it!

James and Cory will also be joined by Wolfpack legend Scott Wood to discuss the start of the men’s basketball season, his ventures in being a color analyst, thoughts on this year’s roster and so much more! Tune in for this week’s podcast to catch it all!

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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