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.

NC State kicks off the 2023 football season in just over 48 hours against UConn, so we're wrapping up our Pack Pride Primers with a look at the special teams unit! Michael Clark and Cory Smith discuss the situations at kicker, punter and new names to know on the return team.

Can veteran transfer Brayden Narveson fill the shoes of Christopher Dunn this fall? Will Caden "Boomkester" Noonkester carry over his strong finish last fall to 2023? How critical is Joe Shimko's return at long snapper? And who are the names to know for the Pack in the return game? We cover it all on this podcast!

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With less than 72 hours remaining before NC State kicks off against UConn in Connecticut, Cory Smith and James Curle take a look ahead to the entire 2023 season. We'll discuss what to expect in Week 1, but also hand out predictions for the Wolfpack this fall.

Will Brennan Armstrong pass for more than 3,500 yards? Which player will lead the Wolfpack in rushing and receiving yards? Who will be NC State's top tackler and sack artist? How many games will the Wolfpack win this season? We'll break it all down on this podcast and discuss the latest on conference realignment in the ACC!

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In just three short days, NC State and UConn will kick off their 2023 seasons against each other in Storrs, Conn. on CBS Sports Network. With Week 1 quickly approaching, Cory Smith was joined on the first Pregame Podcast by Aman Kidwai of The UConn Blog to discuss the matchup.

What should Wolfpack fans expect from newly-named starting quarterback Joe Fagnano? How will the offense look around him after the conclusion of fall camp? Who are the defensive players to watch outside of stud linebacker Jackson Mitchell? And just how important is this game for the Huskies to put themselves in the national discussion again? We look at all that and get a prediction ahead of Week 1!

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With the NC State 2023 football season now in less than one week, we're wrapping up our previews for each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has one of the best tandems in the ACC at cornerback with Aydan White and Shyheim Battle, but also feels great about where the rest of the secondary stands despite losing multiple veterans.

Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at the All-ACC potential cornerbacks, but is the depth behind them strong enough to hold up? How hard are players like Devan Boykin and Jakeen Harris being pushed by talented players behind them at safety? And can Robert Kennedy III lock down the versatile nickel spot in Tony Gibson's scheme? We cover it all on this podcast!

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With the NC State 2023 football season exactly one week away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has to replace two of the most productive linebackers in school history with the departures of Isaiah Moore and Drake Thomas, but has experienced players waiting in the wings..

Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at the return of Payton Wilson along with Devon Betty, Jaylon Scott and Caden Fordham all looking to step up. Can Wilson stay healthy and put together another monster year at the WILL? What is the buzz on Betty and Scott out of camp? How key will Fordham be this season with limited depth behind him?

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With the NC State 2023 football season now just eight days away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has a lot of new faces on defense, but the defensive line returns a ton of starting experience and talent heading into this fall.

Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at the importance of the front line of Savion Jackson, C.J. Clark and Davin Vann and their potential impact. How have younger players like Travali Price, Brandon Cleveland and others prepared to make the next leap? What impact will transfers like Noah Potter and Red Hibbler have for the program? We touch on all that 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!


We're less than 10 days away from the start of the 2023 NC State football season, so this entire podcast will be focused on the Wolfpack football program. James and Cory discuss where things stand coming out of fall camp, possible strengths and weaknesses for the team, where position battles stand and much more!

In the second segment, Josh Pate of The Late Kick Podcast with 247Sports will join us to give his thoughts on NC State heading into the season. Could the Pack surge the year after expectations were the highest? What is the national perspective on Brennan Armstrong and Robert Anae? We'll get into all of that and more with Pate 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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With the NC State 2023 football season less than two weeks away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has to replace some big names along the offensive line, but has several returning players with a wealth of experience in the trenches, too.

Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at Dylan McMahon, Anthony Belton, Tim McKay and the rest of the offensive line room. Will McMahon carry the torch at the center position? Can Anthony Belton and Tim McKay hold things down to protect Brennan Armstrong? How big of a concern are the guard positions and depth along the offensive line? What is the biggest change with Garett Tujague taking over?

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!


With the NC State 2023 football season less than two weeks away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has some returning faces in the wide receiver room, but multiple transfers and freshmen looking to make an immediate impact.

Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at the potential for players like Keyon Lesane, Trent Pennix, Porter Rooks, Terrell Timmons Jr. and others returning this season. We'll also take a look at how transfers Bradley Rozner and Dacari Collins can change the outlook at the position. And with freshmen like Kevin Concepcion and Javonte Vereen creating buzz, how much can they contribute right away? We cover it all on this Pack Pride Primer!

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!


With the NC State 2023 football season now just two weeks away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has some returning faces in the running back room, but some new names looking to step up.

Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at the potential for players like Jordan Houston and Michael Allen after their 2022 seasons. Can Houston take on more of the load or will Allen be the bell cow back this fall? And what will former 4-star Kendrick Raphael's impact be this season? What about players like Delbert Mimms and DeMarcus Jones? We cover it all on this Pack Pride Primer!

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!


With the NC State 2023 football season now just 15 days away, there's no better time to start previewing each and every position group for the Wolfpack! The Pack has a brand new quarterback expected to start under center with Brennan Armstrong transferring from Virginia, but MJ Morris is waiting in the wings.

Cory Smith and Michael Clark take an in-depth look at Armstrong, Morris and the entire quarterback room ahead of this fall. Can Armstrong return to form after a disastrous 2022 season? How much will his legs be utilized? How big of an opportunity does Morris have to learn Robert Anae's system before taking over? How hard will he push Armstrong this season?

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It's the final opponent preview for the 2023 NC State football season! And of course that means we are taking an in-depth look at where things stand for UNC this offseason, so Cory is joined by none other than former UNC beat writer Ross Martin.

We take a look at each position group for the Tar Heels, strengths and weaknesses for the program and the importance of the game for both teams in the rivalry. We also discuss where things stand for Mack Brown heading into another critical year with an NFL-caliber quarterback in Drake Maye.

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This week’s Pack Pride Weekly Podcast is LOADED with guests as Tim Peeler and photographer Greg Hatem join the show live. They just returned from Jim Valvano’s induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame and detail their trip for NC State fans.

In the second half of the show, Jonathan Paylor joins remotely to discuss his commitment to NC State with Cory Smith. Paylor discusses why he chose the Pack, his role as a recruiter, his fit in Robert Anae’s system and much more!

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NC State remained on fire on the recruiting trail over the weekend with the addition of 4-star wide receiver Terrell Anderson to the 2024 class. Anderson brings size and big-play ability to the Wolfpack next season and Michael Clark believes he'll be an instant-impact type player for State.

Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a closer look at what led Anderson to commit to the Pack, his overall fit in Robert Anae's offense, why he's the perfect complement to the Pack's current playmakers and much more. Listen to the full podcast to learn more about the latest addition to the Pack's class!

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The start of the college football season is just over two weeks away for NC State, but we're still previewing every opponent for the 2023 campaign. Next on the list is the final road game against Virginia Tech and we have Doug Bowman of VTScoop joining us to break down the Hokies!

What should be expected in Brent Pry's second year with the program? Just how many transfers are expected to make an impact this season? How important will this game be for the Hokies near the end of the fall? We discuss it all on this edition of the Pack Pride 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!