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Comes back to earth Smothers logged 12 rushes for 46 yards and caught 4 of 5 targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 36-7 defeat against Notre Dame.

Impact After averaging a ridiculous 30.8 yards per carry last week, Smothers submitted his fewest rushing yards of the campaign. The tailback caught at least four passes for the fifth time this season, though. Through seven games, Smothers has 739 rushing yards, 25 receptions, 145 receiving yards and six total touchdowns.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unstoppable in rout Smothers totaled four carries for 123 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for 30 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-10 win versus Campbell.

Impact Smothers couldn't be contained in the blowout victory, with his four rush attempts going for 24, 59, five and 35 yards. He scored once through the air and once on the ground, though the lopsided nature of the contest meant his day was done early. Still, it was another outstanding game for the redshirt sophomore on the heels of his worst game of the campaign. Through six games, Smothers has rushed 100 times for 693 yards and a touchdown while adding 21 catches for 124 yards and a score through the air.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey throws for four TDs as N.C. State rolls past Campbell 56-10

CJ Bailey threw for four first-half touchdowns and N

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Momentum halted by VT Smothers recorded 16 rushes for 67 yards and reeled in all four targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 23-21 defeat against Virginia Tech.

Impact Smothers carried a 100-yard streak of three games into Saturday's contest and wound up falling well short of the century mark. The tailback logged season lows in carries and rushing yards. Smothers has accumulated 570 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground overall, and he has caught at least four passes in four of the five games this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps 100-yard streak Smothers accrued 17 rushes for 123 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all five targets for 41 yards during Saturday's 45-33 loss against Duke.

Impact Smothers has rushed for at least 100 yards in three consecutive games, and he also set season highs in receptions and receiving yards. The tailback has recorded at least 19 touches in all four games this season. Smothers ranks fifth in the country with 503 rushing yards.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mensah, Castle lead Duke to comeback past N.C. State, 45-33

Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes and Duke snapped a two-game losing streak, overcoming a 13-point deficit to beat N

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

How can Duke football's defense slow down Hollywood Smothers, NC State offense? Duke football's defense faces a tough test against NC State’s Hollywood Smothers, the ACC’s leading rusher, and dual-threat QB CJ Bailey in...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

Another huge game Smothers accrued 24 rushes for 164 yards and gathered in all four targets for negative one yard during Thursday's 34-24 win against Wake Forest.

Impact Smothers ran for at least 140 yards for a second straight game, logging a season-high 24 carries. He tied his season-best reception total as well. His efforts didn't yield a touchdown, though, marking his first game without a score this season. Through three contests, Smothers has rushed for 380 yards and three touchdowns with 10 receptions for 42 yards.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another huge game Smothers accrued 24 rushes for 164 yards and gathered in all four targets for negative one yard during Thursday's 34-24 win against Wake Forest.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Is NC State's running back emerging as a surprise Heisman candidate? | Sporting News Hollywood Smothers is powering NC State’s 3-0 start. Could the Heisman buzz be real?

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NC State's Dave Doeren praises CJ Bailey and Hollywood Smothers after comeback | Sporting News NC State’s defense slams the door in second half as Wolfpack roll to 3-0 start.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bailey's 3 TDs, Shirley's pick-6 helps NC State rally past Wake Forest 34-24 for 3-0 start

CJ Bailey connected with Keenan Jackson for the 12-yard go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter to help N

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Runs wild against Virginia Smothers recorded 17 carries for 140 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 35-31 victory against Virginia.

Impact Smothers more than doubled his Week 1 average of 3.4 yards per carry, averaging 8.2 yards per rush in Week 2. The tailback scored touchdowns of 30 and 14 yards during the win and set a career high in rushing yards. Through two games, Smothers has rushed 39 times for 216 yards and three touchdowns. He scored six rushing touchdowns in 11 games a season ago.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild against Virginia Smothers recorded 17 carries for 140 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 35-31 victory against Virginia.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey, Smothers lead N.C. State comeback against Virginia, 35-31

CJ Bailey rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as North Carolina State defeated visiting Virginia 35-31 in a non-league clash between the two Atlantic Coast Conference t...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Inefficient but productive Smothers compiled 22 rushes for 76 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all four targets for 30 yards during Thursday's 24-17 win over East Carolina.

Impact Smothers dominated backfield work Thursday, with Jayden Scott's four carries ranking as the second most carries by a Wolfpack running back. While Smothers averaged just 3.4 yards per carry, he still put together a strong fantasy game, finding paydirt on a two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Smothers averaged over six yards per carry in 2024, but never handled more than 16 carries in a contest.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NC State's late 4th-down stop seals 24-17 win against East Carolina to open season

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

NC State's Dave Doeren enters Year 13 driven by milestones yet reached for the Wolfpack

Dave Doeren is entering his 13th season at N

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Dave Doeren, Hollywood Smothers reveal NC State football player creating buzz for Wolfpack N.C. State's Dave Doeren and Hollywood Smothers brought attention to a player who continues to create buzz with the Wolfpack.

JULY 31, 2025 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

Huge day in bowl loss Smothers accrued 15 carries for 139 yards and gathered in all two targets for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-21 defeat against East Carolina.

Impact Smothers had a career day for the Wolfpack against East Carolina, recording a career-high 181 total yards and a touchdown. The redshirt freshman found the end zone on a 33-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Bailey in the fourth quarter, giving NC State a one-point lead at the time. Overall, Smother accounted for 571 yards and six touchdowns on the ground in 2024 while adding 19 receptions for 263 yards and a pair of scores through the air as well. With three years of eligibility remaining, Smothers appears primed for a potential breakout season in 2025.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads the way in backfield Smothers logged 13 carries for 83 yards and two touchdowns and caught all three targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 35-30 victory versus North Carolina.

Impact Smothers led the way in carries and yards for the Wolfpack in the final regular season game of 2024. The redshirt freshman has a bowl game remaining, as NC State sits at a 6-6 record. Still, next season, he figures to be the top tailback in Raleigh.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Smothers' late TD helps NC State edge rival North Carolina 35-30 in Brown's farewell at UNC

Hollywood Smothers slipped through the middle of the line for a 2-yard touchdown with 25 seconds left to help N

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Leading rusher in loss Smothers logged seven carries for 79 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for eight yards during Thursday's 30-29 defeat versus Georgia Tech.

Impact Smothers was out-paced by Kendrick Raphael in terms of carries (the latter had nine) but Smothers was NC State's most efficient back. With Jordan Waters limited to just three carries, this is now fully a committee backfield. Smothers will look to build off this performance in a rivalry game with North Carolina next week.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over SMU Smothers compiled seven carries for 25 yards and gathered in all six targets for 87 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-23 victory over California.

Impact Smothers wasn't able to get much done on the ground but was a huge contributor in the passing game as he was second on the team in receiving yards and led the team in catches. Smothers also had his first receiving touchdown of the season and second total.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for pregame warmup Smothers (undisclosed) was seen dressed and warming up in pregame ahead of Saturday's matchup against Syracuse, per Noah Fleischman of On3Sports.

Impact Smothers was listed as questionable after missing each of North Carolina State's previous two games with an undisclosed injury, but it looks as if the redshirt freshman running back could be good to go against Syracuse. Smothers ran for 114 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries through the team's first four games in 2024 and will be hoping to add to those totals against the Orange.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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