NC State Embarrassed by Duke in 41-3 Loss | Postgame Podcast
RALEIGH, N.C. -- For the second time this season, NC State football was smashed by an in-state rival, losing to Duke, 41-3. That puts the Wolfpack at 0-2 in games against ACC teams in the state by a combined score of 79-17 in losses to Wake Forest and Duke.The Wolfpack failed to reach the red zone with its starting offensive unit on the field and didn't score points after a field goal on the opening drive. State's defense gave up three touchdowns and more overall yards (221) to Nate Sheppard than the offense posted (217) on the afternoon. And the Pack gave up the first kick-six since 2016, with the special teams getting in on the all-around failure.Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark recap the Wolfpack's lopsided loss, what led to the struggles on offense and defense, CJ Bailey not getting the job done and the injuries that just keep stacking up. Get all of that and more on the Postgame Podcast.(0:00) Initial game recap (5:04) Offensive and injury issues (8:55) Quarterback analysis(12:22) Roster management and strategy(16:43) Comparison to ACC peers(20:43) Defensive personnel review(26:08) Offensive line and rebuild(30:50) Funding and program future(35:52) GM search and team leadership(40:02) Recruiting and player retention(43:56) Concluding thoughts
6 Nov 2026
Pack Priorities, Prediction for NC State vs. Duke football 2026 | Coffee With Cory
NC State football is less than 24 hours away from a massive in-state battle against Duke inside Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack (4-4, 2-3 ACC) is looking to keep the good vibes rolling under Todd Goebbel against a Blue Devils (6-2, 3-2 ACC) team that has one of the most explosive running backs in the country.On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll take a look at the Pack Priorities for NC State football to get a win on offense and defense, along with a prediction for Saturday's crucial rivalry contest. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!
5 Nov 2026
What NC State MUST DO to Set Up Philip Rivers for Success | Coffee With Cory
NC State football has spoken with multiple coaches since the Dave Doeren firing, but it's clearly zeroing in on Wolfpack legend Philip Rivers. Athletics Director Boo Corrigan was aboard a flight on Wednesday to meet with Rivers, which has NC State fans teeming with excitement about the prospect of bringing one of its own back home.On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith sits down with football analyst Michael Clark to discuss the latest on the NC State coaching search, Russell Wilson's name popping up, where talks with Philip Rivers stand and what has to go right to make this work. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Contact NC State Wolfpack Podcast on 247Sports
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
