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Nussmeier leads 2 scoring drives as American beats National 17-9 in Senior Bowl

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier led a pair of touchdown drives, including a keeper for a score, as the American team beat the National team 17-9 on Saturday in the Senior Bowl

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Declares for NFL Draft Joly has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Joly will focus on draft preparations after finishing his fourth collegiate season. The senior tight end enjoyed a productive career , totaling 166 receptions for 1,978 yards and 15 touchdowns between his two teams, UConn and NC State. He currently projects as a Day 2 or early Day 3 pick and will have the draft process to help increase his stock.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Wolfpack Tight End Secures First-Team All-ACC Selection Justin Joly finished his NC State career in style, earning first-team All-ACC honors after a strong 2025 season.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • SI.COM

Scores in regular-season finale Joly reeled in 5 of 6 targets for 30 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-19 win over North Carolina.

Impact Joly caught five passes and logged a receiving touchdown for a second consecutive game. The senior tight end will end the regular season with 47 receptions for 468 yards and seven touchdowns across 11 games. He had totaled eight touchdowns in his first three collegiate seasons.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads NC State pass catchers Joly caught all five targets for 66 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 21-11 win over Florida State.

Impact Joly had a bounce-back game after catching just one pass for seven yards in Week 12 against Miami. The tight end led the Wolfpack in receptions and receiving yards while catching one of quarterback CJ Bailey's two touchdown passes. Joly has 42 catches for 438 yards and six touchdowns across 10 games this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NC State tops Florida State 21-11 behind Joly's TD, 2 late special-teams turnovers by Seminoles

Justin Joly had a clinching fourth-down touchdown catch with 1:47 left as N

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Dressed and warming up Saturday Joly (leg) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game at Miami, Noah Fleischman of On3Sports reports.

Impact Joly, who is officially a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's road contest, is going through warmups in his uniform. It appears as if the tight end will suit up and make his return after a one-game absence.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Joly (leg) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Miami.

Impact North Carolina State will push Joly's game availability to the wire. The tight end is having another excellent year, this one with 36 receptions for 365 yards and a career-high five touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Joly (leg) is officially questionable for Saturday's game against Miami.

Impact Joly was declared as likely to go earlier in the day, so while he's officially questionable on Thursday's report, it seems he's more likely to suit up than not. He's been an important member of the passing attack, as he leads all receivers with five touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Joly (leg) is expected to play in Saturday's game at Miami, Michael Clark of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Joly, who missed Week 10 due to a leg injury, is trending towards suiting up in Saturday's difficult road contest. Barring an unforeseen setback, Joly is expected to suit up for the game. He's caught 36 passes (on 51 targets) for 365 yards and five touchdowns through eight game this season, so his likely return is great news for the Wolfpack.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not dressed Saturday Joly (leg) isn't dressed during pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Georgia Tech, Noah Fleischman of On3Sports reports.

Impact Joly won't participate in Saturday's contest after being labeled a game-time decision due to a leg injury. It'll be the tight end's first absence of 2025. Look for Cody Hardy and Dante Daniels to see most of the tight end work against GT. Joly's next chance to play will come Nov. 15 against Miami.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed a game-time call Joly (leg) is a game-time decision for NC State's tilt with Georgia Tech.

Impact Joly is in danger of missing his first game, and looks to be a true game-time call against the Yellow Jackets. The star tight end has 36 catches for 365 yards and five touchdowns this season, but if he's forced to sit out, expect Cody Hardy and Dante Daniels to hold down the tight end spot.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Joly (leg) is questionable for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Joly exited early last week after suffering an apparent leg injury on a touchdown catch. He was having a career game with six catches for 101 yards and two scores. Joly would be a massive loss for the passing game if he's unable to go and would open up opportunities for Cody Hardy and Dante Daniels to get more work.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited after in-game injury Joly (leg) played in a limited capacity during the second half of Saturday's 53-34 loss to Pittsburgh after exiting late in the second quarter due to injury, Jayden Watson-Fisher o...

Impact Joly limped into the end zone on a 59-yard catch and run with three minutes left in the second period and was assisted off the field. While he did return to the game, Joly didn't catch another pass and was limited in his workload. Joly caught six passes for 101 yards and two scores on the day. Be on the lookout for a status update ahead of Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Saturday Joly exited Saturday's game versus Pittsburgh with a leg injury, per R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.

Impact Joly got injured in the first half of the game, leaving his status for the rest of the matchup up in the air. Cody Hardy would see increased playing time if Joly is unable to return.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone Joly gathered in all four targets for 43 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-10 win against Campbell.

Impact Joly has caught at least four passes in all six games this season, and he's now eclipsed 40 receiving yards in three straight games. On the year, he's caught 28 of 41 targets for 256 yards and three touchdowns.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws 10 targets Joly gathered in 6 of 10 targets for 60 yards during Saturday's 23-21 defeat to Virginia Tech.

Impact Joly set season highs in receptions and targets, but he fell three yards short of matching his season high in receiving yards. The tight end has been a consistent contributor in 2025, catching at least four passes in all five games. In total, Joly has caught 24 of 35 targets for 213 yards and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in Week 3 Joly reeled in all four targets for 22 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 34-24 victory versus Wake Forest.

Impact Joly's four targets and 22 receiving yards were season lows, but he made up for the lack of volume with a pair of touchdowns. The senior tight end hadn't scored before Thursday. He's registered at least four catches in all three contests this season and remains a high-floor tight end.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in Week 3 Joly reeled in all four targets for 22 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 34-24 victory versus Wake Forest.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Solid outing against UVA Joly had four receptions (on six targets) for 41 yards during Saturday's 35-31 victory versus Virginia.

Impact Joly has garnered six targets in back-to-back games to open up the 2025 season, cementing his role as a go-to option in the Wolfpack passing game. His four catches Saturday were a team high and his 41 yards were the second best total. He's caught nine passes for 68 yards through two games this season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing against UVA Joly had four receptions (on six targets) for 41 yards during Saturday's 35-31 victory versus Virginia.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former UConn teammates Cam Ross, Justin Joly set to square off when UVa plays at NC State Virginia football receiver Cam Ross was the veteran that N.C. State tight end Justin Joly looked to for advice when they were teammates at U...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • NEWSADVANCE.COM

Former UConn teammates Ross, Joly set to square off when UVa plays at N.C. State Virginia football receiver Cam Ross was the veteran that N.C. State tight end Justin Joly looked to for advice when they were teammates at U...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROANOKE.COM

Five catches in season opener Joly gathered in 5 of 6 targets for 27 yards during Thursday's 24-17 victory against East Carolina.

Impact After leading the Wolfpack in receiving yards and ranking second in receptions during 2024, Joly retained his featured role in the passing game in Thursday's season opener. The tight end tied for the team high in targets and receptions, but he finished with just 27 yards. Joly's 5.4 yards per catch was uncharacteristically low, as he averaged over 15 yards per catch in 2024 and hasn't averaged fewer than 10 yards per catch in his three full collegiate seasons.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Nussmeier leads 2 scoring drives as American beats National 17-9 in Senior Bowl

NC State tops Florida State 21-11 behind Joly's TD, 2 late special-teams turnovers by Seminoles

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