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Dave Doeren on CJ Bailey's Growth, NC State's New Faces & ACC Title Push | Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated staff writer Bryan Fischer sits down with NC State head coach Dave Doeren at ACC Media Days in Charlotte in July 2026. Do...

13 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Might Virginia's defense play spy games against NC State QB CJ Bailey? In last year's matchup, Virginia's defense had few answers for N.C. State's C.J. Bailey. The mobile quarterback ran for two touchdowns and t...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Kirk Herbstreit Believes CJ Bailey Is Underrated. Can He Be That Good? College GameDay’s host adds CJ Bailey to his Top 5 list of quarterbacks not getting enough attention.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

NC State enters Year 14 under Dave Doeren knowing it has a strength in returning QB CJ Bailey

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Feeling confident entering camp Bailey said Wednesday that he feels he is "moving in the right direction" as North Carolina State opens camp, according to Brian Murphy of WRAL.com.

Impact The quarterback also said he wants to prove people wrong after the ACC preseason poll slotted NC State as the seventh-best team in the conference. Bailey is entering his third year as the starter, and his development will be central to North Carolina State's outlook in 2026.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Miami is running out of time to pull its obvious next QB target into the Transfer Portal Friday is the final day of the Transfer Portal window in college football and could be Miami's last chance to land NC State's CJ Bailey.

JANUARY 16 • CANESWARNING.COM

The Impact of CJ Bailey's Return on NC State Football On this episode of the NC State Insider Podcast, we break down what Bailey's return means for the Wolfpack.

JANUARY 4 • SI.COM

Deadspin | QB returnees: CJ Bailey remaining at NC State for 2026 season Deadspin | QB returnees: CJ Bailey remaining at NC State for 2026 season

JANUARY 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | QB CJ Bailey returning to NC State for 2026 season Deadspin | QB CJ Bailey returning to NC State for 2026 season

JANUARY 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Returning for junior season Bailey will return to NC State for the 2026 season, Andrea Adelson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bailey finished his sophomore campaign with career-best numbers, and he'll decide to run it back with the Wolfpack for a third season. The 6-foot-6 quarterback closed out the 2025 season with 3,105 passing yards (273-of-397), 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions, along with 215 yards and six scores on the ground. While a slew of his weapons will be graduating ahead of next year, there will be high hopes once again for the talented gunslinger.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in rout Bailey completed 14 of 25 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 31-7 win over Memphis. He also had seven rushes for zero yards with one touchdown.

Impact Bailey closed out the 2025-26 season with a three-touchdown game, leading the Wolfpack to a rout of the Tigers in the Gasparilla Bowl. The 6-foot-6 sophomore closed out the season with 3,105 yards (273-of-397), 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions, adding on 215 yards and six scores with his legs. Bailey has shown massive improvement on his freshman season, and he looks to be a cemented in starter at the power-five level.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

North Carolina State Cruises Past Memphis in Gasparilla Bowl

CJ Bailey threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and scored another on the ground as NC State took down Memphis 31-7 in the Gasparilla Bowl...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

North Carolina State Cruises Past Memphis in Gasparilla Bowl

Best rushing performance of season Bailey was 21-for-30 passing for 201 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-19 victory over North Carolina. He also had eight rushes for 65 yards.

Impact Bailey's 65 rushing yards marked a season high, as the Tar Heels' defense had no answers for Bailey or backup QB Will Wilson on the ground. Wilson rushed for 54 yards and four touchdowns. With a bowl game left on the schedule, Bailey has accumulated 2,884 passing yards and a 23:9 TD:INT across 12 games during his sophomore season.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in win Bailey was 18-for-25 passing for 152 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 21-11 victory against Florida State. He also had eight rushes for two yards.

Impact Bailey threw for under 200 yards for a second straight game, but he completed 72 percent of his passes and didn't turn the ball over. Friday's contest marked his sixth game throwing multiple touchdown passes without an interception. However, the outing did snap a two-game rushing touchdown streak.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two INTs Bailey was 17-for-30 passing for 120 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 41-7 defeat against Miami (FL). He also had six rushes for 11 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Bailey's interceptions came on back-to-back plays to end the first quarter, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Saturday's contest marked Bailey's third multi-interception performance and his second sub-200-yard outing. On the year, Bailey has thrown for 2,531 yards and a 19:9 TD:INT while adding five rushing scores.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upsets Georgia Tech Bailey was 24-for-32 passing for 340 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-36 victory against Georgia Tech. He also had five rushes for 34 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Bailey had one of his best games of the season, completing 75 percent of his passes and delivering his second-best yardage total of the campaign. The sophomore accounted for three touchdowns, which was his fifth time doing so. While a pair of three-interception games has put a damper on an otherwise excellent season, Bailey has totaled 2,411 passing yards and a 19:7 TD:INT while adding 137 yards and four scores on the ground across nine games. He's two yards short of matching his 2024 passing yards total, which he achieved in 12 games.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NC State racks up 583 yards while handing No. 8 Georgia Tech its first loss CJ Bailey threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, adding another score on the ground as North Carolina State posted a 48-36 upset of visitin...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

NC State Stuns No. 8 Georgia Tech at home to Hand Yellow Jackets’ 1st Loss

The Yellow Jackets were out to their best start since 1966, only to run into a motivated Wolfpack squad that now has two upset wins.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NC State Stuns No. 8 Georgia Tech at home to Hand Yellow Jackets’ 1st Loss

Scott, Bailey power NC State to 48-36 upset of No. 8 Georgia Tech for Yellow Jackets' 1st loss

Duke Scott ran for a career-best 196 yards in place of injured Atlantic Coast Conference rushing leader Hollywood Smothers to help N

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Unbeaten and 8th-ranked Georgia Tech looks to dodge upset at NC State

No. 8 Georgia Tech is a front-runner in the race for spots in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Rebounds with three-score game Bailey was 24-for-40 passing for 225 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 53-34 loss against Pittsburgh. He also had six rushes for 39 yards.

Impact Bailey finished with season worsts in completion percentage and passing yards in his previous start, but the sophomore bounced back with a solid stat line against Pitt. He threw multiple touchdown passes for the fifth time in six appearances, and his 39 rushing yards were his best since Week 2. He has completed 70.2 percent of his passes through eight games this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Neutralized by ND Bailey was 17-for-30 passing for 186 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 36-7 loss versus Notre Dame. He also had nine rushes for -14 yards.

Impact Bailey had his worst game of the season Saturday, setting season lows in completion percentage and passing yards. He threw three interceptions for the second time in seven starts and failed to account for multiple touchdowns for the first time in 2025. Through seven games, Bailey has accumulated 1,846 passing yards and a 14:7 TD:INT while adding 64 yards and three scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws four TDs Bailey completed 20 of 23 passes for 337 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 56-10 win over Campbell.

Impact Bailey was lights out against Campbell, averaging nearly 15 yards per attempt and completing 87 percent of his throws. He set a season high in passing touchdowns and logged his second most passing yards. The sophomore quarterback has eclipsed the 300-yard mark in three of six games this season, totaling 1,660 yards and a 13:4 TD:INT overall.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | CJ Bailey's aerial assault powers NC State over Campbell Deadspin | CJ Bailey's aerial assault powers NC State over Campbell

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | CJ Bailey aerial assault powers NC State offensive explosion vs. Campbell Deadspin | CJ Bailey aerial assault powers NC State offensive explosion vs. Campbell

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

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NC State enters Year 14 under Dave Doeren knowing it has a strength in returning QB CJ Bailey

North Carolina State Cruises Past Memphis in Gasparilla Bowl

NC State Stuns No. 8 Georgia Tech at home to Hand Yellow Jackets’ 1st Loss

Scott, Bailey power NC State to 48-36 upset of No. 8 Georgia Tech for Yellow Jackets' 1st loss

Unbeaten and 8th-ranked Georgia Tech looks to dodge upset at NC State