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.

It was far from perfect, but NC State found a way to pull out a 38-21 win over Western Carolina in the 2024 season opener. The Wolfpack got a career-high three touchdowns from Kevin Concepcion and two TDs from Jordan Waters, as both finished with more than 100 yards on the night.

But early miscues by the offense and a few mistakes on defense left the door wide open for Western to pull off a massive upset. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will discuss the Wolfpack's fourth-quarter heroics, Grayson McCall's up-and-down debut in red and white, the defense finding its footing late and more on the postgame podcast!

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NC State plays its first football game of the 2024 season in just over 48 hours! To prepare for the season opener against Western Carolina, Cory Smith and Michael Clark give their thoughts on the Catamounts and what to expect from the Wolfpack.

Will the Pack have be tested by WCU QB Cole Gonzales and the Catamounts experienced DBs? Which players will we be watching in their first starts at the college level? How much playing time will the backups get to prepare for snaps down the road? We'll discuss all of that and more on the first Pregame Podcast of the season!


NC State plays football this week, folks! The Wolfpack will kick off the season with Western Carolina coming to Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday night. After an offseason of waiting, Pack fans will finally get to see this revamped roster take on an actual opponent.

To celebrate this wondrous occasion, Chip Patterson of CBS Sports will join Cory Smith and James Curle LIVE from Amedeo's on Monday night! The guys will give their takes on what to expect from the Pack this season, give their over/under picks for the season -- including win totals -- and much more!

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The NC State season kicks off in exactly one week, so it's finally time to break down our projections for 2024. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will give their game-by-game predictions for the Wolfpack's highly-anticipated campaign.

Can the Pack pull off at least one upset in September? Will State avoid stubbing its toe in the final eight games after Clemson? Who poses the biggest threat to the Pack reaching 10 wins down the stretch? We'll discuss all of that and more on this episode!


The NC State football season is just 10 days away, so it's time to pack in as much offseason talk as possible! NC State legend and ESPN announcer Debbie Antonelli will join the show to discuss having her name added to the Reynolds Coliseum rafters, getting a chance to see the football program up close and her thoughts on both basketball programs this season.

In the second segment, Josh Pate of Late Kick Live will join us again for a third straight offseason to preview the Wolfpack. Pate will give a national take on NC State heading into the season, his expectations for the Pack's tough first month, why he feels Grayson McCall is one of the most important players in the ACC and much more.

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The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is already underway. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season.

In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the final group -- special teams. How much can Caden Noonkester grow as a punter this season? Can Kanoah Vinesett carry on the recent trend of strong placekickers in Raleigh? Who are the names to know when it comes to the return game?

We'll cover all of that and more on the latest position podcast!

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The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is already underway. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season.

In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the final defensive group -- safeties. What is the latest on the status of Devan Boykin? How much help did the Wolfpack add this offseason with Donovan Kaufman and Kerry Martin? Who are the names to know when it comes to X-factors?

 


The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is already underway. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season.

In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the cornerback and nickels. What are the expectations for Aydan White in his final season? How much growth have we seen from Brandon Cisse this offseason? Who are the names to know at nickel with Ja'Had Carter and Tamarcus Cooley getting their first offseason with the Pack?

We discuss all that and more on the latest podcast!

 


Both preseason polls are out and NC State is officially a Top 25 team heading into the 2024 campaign in the AP and Coaches polls. Alec Lower of Trinity Road Times joins Cory and James from Amedeo’s to discuss the rankings and preview the Pack’s season.

The guys will also play buy or sell on several NC State-related topics to get Wolfpack fans prepared for the season ahead. Listen to or watch the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

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The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season.

In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the linebacker position. What steps has the Wolfpack taken this offseason to replace Payton Wilson? How much growth have we seen from Caden Fordham and Sean Brown this offseason? How is the battle for the final outside linebacker spot shaping up?

We've got all that and more on the latest position preview podcast!


The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season.

In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the defensive line position. Can Davin Vann develop into a high-end NFL Draft pick this fall? How critical is the development of Brandon Cleveland and Travali Price this offseason? Is depth in the trenches a major concern this fall?

We dissect all of that and more on the latest Position Preview Podcast!


The Pack Pride Weekly Podcast makes its triumphant return after taking a month off with a look at the start of NC State's fall camp. Cory Smith and James Curle will break down their thoughts on the season ahead, Victory Day held on Friday and the Coaches Poll release.

In the second half of the show, the new "Voice of the Wolfpack" Matt Chazanow will join the show. Chazanow will discuss his new role, returning to North Carolina, following a legend in Gary Hahn, his connection to NC State and much more!

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The NC State football season opens in less than five weeks with the Wolfpack kicking off against Western Carolina. The Pack brings back a wealth of experience from last year's squad along with one of the best transfer recruiting classes in the country.

On this Sunday Sit Down with Pack Pride, Wolfpack tight end Justin Joly discusses his decision to transfer from UConn to NC State. Joly also details how excited he is to play in Robert Anae's offense, his chemistry with Grayson McCall and the weapons that were brought in around him. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!


NC State opened up fall camp on Wednesday morning with several new faces all over the field. The transfers were numerous with names like Grayson McCall, Noah Rogers and Justin Joly dominating the hype train, but several returning players like Kevin Concepcion and freshmen like Terrell Anderson and Jonathan Paylor are also making waves.

Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss the latest when it comes to NC State as fall camp gets underway with less than one month before the season kicks off. Watch the latest podcast to get all of the scoop from camp, early standouts and more while also answering questions live!


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