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NC State coach Will Wade on Darrion Williams:
“He's f*cking playing well. That's a terrible question. He affects winning. Everybody's out here bitching about him and stuff. … Everybody needs to shut the hell up about him. The shots are gonna fall.”
🎥: youtu.be/KU_nj9Vxewg
“He's f*cking playing well. That's a terrible question. He affects winning. Everybody's out here bitching about him and stuff. … Everybody needs to shut the hell up about him. The shots are gonna fall.”
🎥: youtu.be/KU_nj9Vxewg
December 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
NC State coach Will Wade on Darrion Williams:
“He's f*cking playing well. That's a terrible question. He affects winning. Everybody's out here bitching about him and stuff. … Everybody needs to shut the hell up about him. The shots are gonna fall.”
🎥: youtu.be/KU_nj9Vxewg
“He's f*cking playing well. That's a terrible question. He affects winning. Everybody's out here bitching about him and stuff. … Everybody needs to shut the hell up about him. The shots are gonna fall.”
🎥: youtu.be/KU_nj9Vxewg
Reported this back in early November, but it’s now official that Cole Cloer will be enrolling at NC State in the spring while he recovers from an injury sustained at IMG Academy.
Original report: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Original report: 247sports.com/college/nort...
December 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Reported this back in early November, but it’s now official that Cole Cloer will be enrolling at NC State in the spring while he recovers from an injury sustained at IMG Academy.
Original report: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Original report: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Merry Christmas, everyone! Hope you enjoyed your day as much as our daughters enjoy running through wrapping paper to see what Santa brought them! 🎄🎅
December 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Merry Christmas, everyone! Hope you enjoyed your day as much as our daughters enjoy running through wrapping paper to see what Santa brought them! 🎄🎅
NC State WR signee Tyreek Copper named 2025 MaxPreps North Carolina Football Player of the Year
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NC State WR signee Tyreek Copper named 2025 MaxPreps North Carolina Football Player of the Year
Wolfpack wide receiver signee Tyreek Copper named MaxPreps North Carolina High School Football Player of the Year
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December 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
NC State WR signee Tyreek Copper named 2025 MaxPreps North Carolina Football Player of the Year
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BREAKING: NC State wide receiver Terrell Anderson intends to enter the transfer portal following his breakout sophomore season.
The Greensboro native led the Wolfpack with 629 yards during the 2025 season.
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The Greensboro native led the Wolfpack with 629 yards during the 2025 season.
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NC State WR Terrell Anderson intends to enter transfer portal
NC State football leading wide receiver Terrell Anderson, the sophomore wide receiver for NC State, is planning on entering the transfer portal when it opens in January
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December 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
BREAKING: NC State wide receiver Terrell Anderson intends to enter the transfer portal following his breakout sophomore season.
The Greensboro native led the Wolfpack with 629 yards during the 2025 season.
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The Greensboro native led the Wolfpack with 629 yards during the 2025 season.
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NC State Transfer Portal Tracker 2025: Safeties Zack Myers, Daemon Fagan intend to enter transfer portal
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NC State Transfer Portal Tracker 2025: Safeties Zack Myers, Daemon Fagan intend to enter transfer portal
Breaking down every NC State football transfer portal entry following the 2025 season for the Wolfpack.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
NC State Transfer Portal Tracker 2025: Safeties Zack Myers, Daemon Fagan intend to enter transfer portal
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Reaction from the St. Michael Catholic football team after their head coach Philip Rivers passes for a TD on the opening drive for the Colts
December 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Reaction from the St. Michael Catholic football team after their head coach Philip Rivers passes for a TD on the opening drive for the Colts
Less than ✌️ hours away from kickoff here at Raymond James Stadium.
NC State closes the season against Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl.
Game thread: 247sports.com/college/nort...
NC State closes the season against Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl.
Game thread: 247sports.com/college/nort...
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Less than ✌️ hours away from kickoff here at Raymond James Stadium.
NC State closes the season against Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl.
Game thread: 247sports.com/college/nort...
NC State closes the season against Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl.
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Gasparilla Bowl hardware on the field. 🏴☠️🏴☠️
December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Gasparilla Bowl hardware on the field. 🏴☠️🏴☠️
First look at the Ghost Pirate end zone designs for the 2025 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl between NC State and Memphis! 👻🏴☠️
December 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
First look at the Ghost Pirate end zone designs for the 2025 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl between NC State and Memphis! 👻🏴☠️
NC State RB Hollywood Smothers plans to enter the transfer portal once it opens, his agent tells Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
Smothers finished with 1,000-plus total yards this past season. He will also explore NFL Draft options.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Smothers finished with 1,000-plus total yards this past season. He will also explore NFL Draft options.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
December 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
NC State RB Hollywood Smothers plans to enter the transfer portal once it opens, his agent tells Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
Smothers finished with 1,000-plus total yards this past season. He will also explore NFL Draft options.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Smothers finished with 1,000-plus total yards this past season. He will also explore NFL Draft options.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
“It’s concerning it's taken this long and we're not there. We got all high major games from here on out. Kindergarten is over.”
Full video + quotes from Will Wade after NC State’s 108-72 win over Texas Southern: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Full video + quotes from Will Wade after NC State’s 108-72 win over Texas Southern: 247sports.com/college/nort...
December 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
“It’s concerning it's taken this long and we're not there. We got all high major games from here on out. Kindergarten is over.”
Full video + quotes from Will Wade after NC State’s 108-72 win over Texas Southern: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Full video + quotes from Will Wade after NC State’s 108-72 win over Texas Southern: 247sports.com/college/nort...
NC State has missed four opportunities this season to notch high-major wins, but has stacked quality victories on its resumé in non-conference play.
On today’s Coffee With Cory, we detail why the sky is not falling after the Kansas loss.
☕️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
On today’s Coffee With Cory, we detail why the sky is not falling after the Kansas loss.
☕️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
December 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
NC State has missed four opportunities this season to notch high-major wins, but has stacked quality victories on its resumé in non-conference play.
On today’s Coffee With Cory, we detail why the sky is not falling after the Kansas loss.
☕️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
On today’s Coffee With Cory, we detail why the sky is not falling after the Kansas loss.
☕️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
In his first start since 2020, Philip Rivers threw for a TD and led a potential game-winning drive, but the Colts fell in Seattle, 18-16, to drop their fourth straight game.
Here's a full breakdown of Rivers' 2025 debut, his TD pass and more.
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Here's a full breakdown of Rivers' 2025 debut, his TD pass and more.
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Philip Rivers throws TD pass in first NFL start with Colts since 2020
Philip Rivers' first game back in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts saw him pass for a touchdown and nearly lead a game-winning drive, but the Seahawks pulled off a late-game field goal to earn the...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
In his first start since 2020, Philip Rivers threw for a TD and led a potential game-winning drive, but the Colts fell in Seattle, 18-16, to drop their fourth straight game.
Here's a full breakdown of Rivers' 2025 debut, his TD pass and more.
247sports.com/college/nort...
Here's a full breakdown of Rivers' 2025 debut, his TD pass and more.
247sports.com/college/nort...
Old Man Rivers has still got it!!
Philip Rivers throws his first TD pass since 2020 to give the Colts a two-score lead! The NC State legend connects with former UNC WR — and NC State legacy — Josh Downs for the TD!
Philip Rivers throws his first TD pass since 2020 to give the Colts a two-score lead! The NC State legend connects with former UNC WR — and NC State legacy — Josh Downs for the TD!
December 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Old Man Rivers has still got it!!
Philip Rivers throws his first TD pass since 2020 to give the Colts a two-score lead! The NC State legend connects with former UNC WR — and NC State legacy — Josh Downs for the TD!
Philip Rivers throws his first TD pass since 2020 to give the Colts a two-score lead! The NC State legend connects with former UNC WR — and NC State legacy — Josh Downs for the TD!
Old Man Rivers has still got it!!
Philip Rivers throws his first TD pass since 2020 to give the Colts a two-score lead! The NC State legend connects with former UNC WR — and NC State legacy — Josh Downs for the TD!
Philip Rivers throws his first TD pass since 2020 to give the Colts a two-score lead! The NC State legend connects with former UNC WR — and NC State legacy — Josh Downs for the TD!
December 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Old Man Rivers has still got it!!
Philip Rivers throws his first TD pass since 2020 to give the Colts a two-score lead! The NC State legend connects with former UNC WR — and NC State legacy — Josh Downs for the TD!
Philip Rivers throws his first TD pass since 2020 to give the Colts a two-score lead! The NC State legend connects with former UNC WR — and NC State legacy — Josh Downs for the TD!
NC State Hall of Famer Philip Rivers is making his first start in the NFL in five years with the Colts.
Fairhope (AL) St. Michael Catholic — the team he coaches — has shut down an entire restaurant to watch the game.
📸: NC State RB signee Noah Moss
Fairhope (AL) St. Michael Catholic — the team he coaches — has shut down an entire restaurant to watch the game.
📸: NC State RB signee Noah Moss
December 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
NC State Hall of Famer Philip Rivers is making his first start in the NFL in five years with the Colts.
Fairhope (AL) St. Michael Catholic — the team he coaches — has shut down an entire restaurant to watch the game.
📸: NC State RB signee Noah Moss
Fairhope (AL) St. Michael Catholic — the team he coaches — has shut down an entire restaurant to watch the game.
📸: NC State RB signee Noah Moss
Alyn Breed took an elbow to the face from Council Jr. and he's called for the foul.
Officials review it and still rule the foul was on Breed, but it's a common foul.
Will Wade is incensed with the call with just 19 seconds remaining in OT.
Officials review it and still rule the foul was on Breed, but it's a common foul.
Will Wade is incensed with the call with just 19 seconds remaining in OT.
December 14, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Alyn Breed took an elbow to the face from Council Jr. and he's called for the foul.
Officials review it and still rule the foul was on Breed, but it's a common foul.
Will Wade is incensed with the call with just 19 seconds remaining in OT.
Officials review it and still rule the foul was on Breed, but it's a common foul.
Will Wade is incensed with the call with just 19 seconds remaining in OT.
Alyn Breed called for a weak foul and Tre White hits both free throws to give the Jayhawks a 75-74 lead. Will Wade doesn't like the call and comes unglued on the sidelines.
Quadir Copeland gets a bucket and State takes a 76-75 lead, but Bidunga's dunk makes it a one-point lead for Kansas.
Quadir Copeland gets a bucket and State takes a 76-75 lead, but Bidunga's dunk makes it a one-point lead for Kansas.
December 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Alyn Breed called for a weak foul and Tre White hits both free throws to give the Jayhawks a 75-74 lead. Will Wade doesn't like the call and comes unglued on the sidelines.
Quadir Copeland gets a bucket and State takes a 76-75 lead, but Bidunga's dunk makes it a one-point lead for Kansas.
Quadir Copeland gets a bucket and State takes a 76-75 lead, but Bidunga's dunk makes it a one-point lead for Kansas.
Darrion Williams hits ANOTHER triple and NC State has a 74-73 lead. He now has the Pack's last 10 points with 1:40 left in overtime.
December 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Darrion Williams hits ANOTHER triple and NC State has a 74-73 lead. He now has the Pack's last 10 points with 1:40 left in overtime.
Darrion Williams hits another 3-pointer and he now has NC State's last eight points dating back to the end of regulation.
NC State gets a defensive stop and has an opportunity to tie it or take the lead, down 73-71 with 2:21 left in overtime.
NC State gets a defensive stop and has an opportunity to tie it or take the lead, down 73-71 with 2:21 left in overtime.
December 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Darrion Williams hits another 3-pointer and he now has NC State's last eight points dating back to the end of regulation.
NC State gets a defensive stop and has an opportunity to tie it or take the lead, down 73-71 with 2:21 left in overtime.
NC State gets a defensive stop and has an opportunity to tie it or take the lead, down 73-71 with 2:21 left in overtime.
Darrion Williams is taking the reins for NC State late.
After hitting the 3-pointer to tie it at 66 all, he got the defensive rebound to keep Kansas from scoring.
On the first possession in OT, he finishes with an and-1 opportunity, but can't hit the free throw.
He's up to 11 points and 10 boards
After hitting the 3-pointer to tie it at 66 all, he got the defensive rebound to keep Kansas from scoring.
On the first possession in OT, he finishes with an and-1 opportunity, but can't hit the free throw.
He's up to 11 points and 10 boards
December 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Darrion Williams is taking the reins for NC State late.
After hitting the 3-pointer to tie it at 66 all, he got the defensive rebound to keep Kansas from scoring.
On the first possession in OT, he finishes with an and-1 opportunity, but can't hit the free throw.
He's up to 11 points and 10 boards
After hitting the 3-pointer to tie it at 66 all, he got the defensive rebound to keep Kansas from scoring.
On the first possession in OT, he finishes with an and-1 opportunity, but can't hit the free throw.
He's up to 11 points and 10 boards
Free basketball!!
Darrion Williams gets the defensive rebound off the Kansas miss, but NC State can't get a shot to fall on the other end.
We're heading to OT at 66-66 here in Lenovo Center.
Darrion Williams gets the defensive rebound off the Kansas miss, but NC State can't get a shot to fall on the other end.
We're heading to OT at 66-66 here in Lenovo Center.
December 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Free basketball!!
Darrion Williams gets the defensive rebound off the Kansas miss, but NC State can't get a shot to fall on the other end.
We're heading to OT at 66-66 here in Lenovo Center.
Darrion Williams gets the defensive rebound off the Kansas miss, but NC State can't get a shot to fall on the other end.
We're heading to OT at 66-66 here in Lenovo Center.
DARRION WILLIAMS!!!
He hits his first triple of the afternoon and ties it up at 66-66 with 38 seconds remaining.
Kansas calls a timeout on the other end with 20.5 seconds left and 12 seconds on the shot clock.
He hits his first triple of the afternoon and ties it up at 66-66 with 38 seconds remaining.
Kansas calls a timeout on the other end with 20.5 seconds left and 12 seconds on the shot clock.
December 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
DARRION WILLIAMS!!!
He hits his first triple of the afternoon and ties it up at 66-66 with 38 seconds remaining.
Kansas calls a timeout on the other end with 20.5 seconds left and 12 seconds on the shot clock.
He hits his first triple of the afternoon and ties it up at 66-66 with 38 seconds remaining.
Kansas calls a timeout on the other end with 20.5 seconds left and 12 seconds on the shot clock.
Darrion Williams beating on his legs during the huddle as he tries to get himself back in this one.
He's checked back in now after sitting the last 7+ minutes after coming down hard on his leg.
NC State and Kansas tied up at 53-53 with 7:30 left to play.
He's checked back in now after sitting the last 7+ minutes after coming down hard on his leg.
NC State and Kansas tied up at 53-53 with 7:30 left to play.
December 14, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Darrion Williams beating on his legs during the huddle as he tries to get himself back in this one.
He's checked back in now after sitting the last 7+ minutes after coming down hard on his leg.
NC State and Kansas tied up at 53-53 with 7:30 left to play.
He's checked back in now after sitting the last 7+ minutes after coming down hard on his leg.
NC State and Kansas tied up at 53-53 with 7:30 left to play.