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LSU cracks top 10, Oregon slips and Wolverines fall out of AP Top 25 after second-chance Hail Mary

LSU jumped back into the top 10 in the first Associated Press Top 25 college football poll of the regular season

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Watching NC State's Future Opponents: What We Took Away From Week 1 NC State watched the college football games at home just like everyone else this weekend. We’ll review how the Wolfpack’s upcoming opponents...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

3 Things To Get NC State's Offense Back On Track CJ Bailey had one of his worst outings, but it’s not all on him. Several areas of the offense need improvement if the Wolfpack expects to be...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Jayden Scott - Dealing with injury Scott is dealing with an undisclosed injury, Noah Fleischman of On3.com reports.

Impact Scott was noted to have been dinged up during last week's season opener against West Virginia, and there is no status update regarding his availability for NC State's game against Richmond next Friday. The running back has about a week to continue to recover and suit up, but for the time being, his status is questionable.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NC State Football Scouting Report: Can Richmond Challenge the Wolfpack? We’re still several days away from kickoff for NC State vs. Richmond, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get a head start on scouting.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

How The Newcomers Performed Against Virginia While the Wolfpack struggled as a unit against Virginia, a few players made their NC State debuts last Saturday. We’ll check in on a few new...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

Will the pursuit of playoff berths at the top of college football cost FCS teams? Not so far

FCS teams often face FBS teams in "money games," where they endure losses but earn significant payouts

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

AP Player of the Week: USC's Jayden Maiava passed for 286 yards and accounted for 3 TDs

Southern California quarterback Jayden Maiava is The Assocated Press national college football player of the week

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Ranking The 10 Best 2027 NFL Draft-Eligible QBs: Arch Manning No. 3?!

The 2027 QB class could challenge the record for most first-rounders. Here's how things stand heading into the season — with pro comps for t...

AUGUST 31 • FOX SPORTS

Ranking The 10 Best 2027 NFL Draft-Eligible QBs: Arch Manning No. 3?!

How to watch Memphis vs UNLV: Live stream College Football, NCAA, TV channel UNLV hopes to keep building under Dan Mullen after narrowly missing out on the Mountain West championship last season and starts 2026 at hom...

AUGUST 30 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Beau Pribula dazzles in Virginia debut as Cavaliers overwhelm NC State 34-8 in season, ACC opener

Beau Pribula threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns and became the first Virginia quarterback to rush for 100 yards in a game since 2022 as the Cavaliers dominated North Carolina S...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

NC State Officially Changes Helmet for Opener The Wolfpack unveiled its uniforms ahead of kickoff to the Virginia game, and fans noticed a "small" change.

AUGUST 29 • SI.COM

Vander Ploog - Produces longest play from scrimmage Ploog logged zero targets during Saturday's 34-8 loss to Virginia.

Impact Ploog actually ended up leading the Wolfpack with 25 receiving yards, telling you a little bit about how poor the opener went for NC State without getting into details. Ploog's 21-yard reception from CJ Bailey was the team's longest play from scrimmage, and it nearly went for a touchdown. He was tackled at the UVA 1-yard line, setting up a first and goal to go. Ploog and the Pack host FCS Richmond next Friday.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Desinor - Hauls in two-point conversion grab Desinor posted one rush for two yards during Saturday's 34-8 loss to Virginia.

Impact Desinor didn't do much with his three total touches, averaging just 2.0 yards per offensive play, but the highlight of his evening was a two-point conversion reception from CJ Bailey on the team's lone touchdown late in the third quarter.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Scott - Mostly bottled up in opener loss Scott compiled seven rushes for 20 yards during Saturday's 34-8 defeat versus Virginia.

Impact Scott averaged just 2.9 yards per game, and the Wolfpack had a ton of difficulty solving an extremely sturdy Virginia defense. Scott wasn't targeted in the passing game, too. He is the top back in Raleigh, taking over for the departed Hollywood Smothers. He'll look for much better results next Friday in the home opener against FCS Richmond.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Will Wilson - Comes on in second half Wilson completed 3 of 4 passes for eight yards during Saturday's 34-8 defeat versus Virginia. He also had six rushes for 21 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Wilson subbed in late in the third quarter, and he engineered the team's only touchdown drive in a forgettable season opener for the Pack. Wilson's rushing score was the only positive highlight on offense in a mostly dismal showing. He is likely to see some snaps in the home opener against FCS Richmond on Sept. 11.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Bailey - Struggles against suffocating UVA defense Bailey was 12-for-23 passing for 84 yards and one interception during Saturday's 34-8 loss against Virginia. He also had 10 rushes for 33 yards.

Impact It was not the start head coach Dave Doeren and Wolfpack envisioned. Last season, Bailey threw for 200 yards and a touchdown against Virginia in Raleigh, while running for two more scores, but he didn't come close to that today. He accounted for zero touchdowns, while he was also credited with a lost fumble in addition to his interception. He'll look to rebound next Friday against FCS Richmond.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch NC State vs Virginia: Live stream College Football, NCAA, TV channel The NC State Wolfpack will take on the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday at Scott Stadium in a Week 0 college football matchup. Dec 6, 2025; Ch...

AUGUST 29 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Victor Snow - Listed as starter vs. Virginia Snow is listed as one of the starting receivers ahead of Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Snow had been lower in the depth chart throughout camp but appears to have earned himself an opportunity to start. The Buffalo transfer totaled 62 receptions for 815 yards and eight touchdowns across 12 games last season and will aim to become a contributor in this offense.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Davion Dozier - Not projected starter but near Dozier is not a projected starter for Saturday's game at Virginia, R. Cory Smith of 247Sports reports.

Impact Back in April, Dozier looked like a top-three wideout for North Carolina State, though the depth chart suggests otherwise. While that may be the case, him getting a non-starter role would not mean his statistical output significantly flounders compared to last season. Dozier still looked like a top receiver in fall camp, and by being the next-best backup to promising Miami transfer Jojo Trader, the former can still log some highly meaningful action this season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Douglas - Co-starter for Week 0 Douglas is listed as a co-starter for NC State's season opener Saturday against Virginia, R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Douglas is projected to be a co-starter alongside fellow tight end Hunter Provience heading into Saturday's game against the Cavaliers. The tight end will look to split snaps and emerge as a reliable pass catcher for starting quarterback CJ Bailey. Last season with the Wolfpack, he recorded one reception for 18 yards in three games.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Provience - Listed as co-starter Saturday Provience is listed on the depth chart as a co-starter alongside Preston Douglas, R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Provience had reportedly set the tone at the position after transferring in from Montana State but appears set to be in a rotation with fellow tight end Preston Douglas for the season-opener. The senior tight totaled 11 receptions for 135 yards and one touchdown across seven games last season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Four Reasons NC State Will Beat Virginia The Wolfpack are underdogs this weekend, but we’ll share four reasons why NC State will leave Charlottesville with the win.

AUGUST 28 • SI.COM

2026 College Football Week 0 Expert Picks: Back USC To Light Up SJSU

College football is finally here. Check out Geoff Schwartz's Week 0 best bets.

AUGUST 28 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Week 0 Expert Picks: Back USC To Light Up SJSU

Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Wise Guys Back Notre Dame, Fade Florida

Welcome to Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers. This week, Sammy P breaks down what wise guys are betting ahead of college football Week 0.

AUGUST 27 • FOX SPORTS

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LSU cracks top 10, Oregon slips and Wolverines fall out of AP Top 25 after second-chance Hail Mary

Will the pursuit of playoff berths at the top of college football cost FCS teams? Not so far

AP Player of the Week: USC's Jayden Maiava passed for 286 yards and accounted for 3 TDs

Ranking The 10 Best 2027 NFL Draft-Eligible QBs: Arch Manning No. 3?!

Beau Pribula dazzles in Virginia debut as Cavaliers overwhelm NC State 34-8 in season, ACC opener

2026 College Football Week 0 Expert Picks: Back USC To Light Up SJSU

Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Wise Guys Back Notre Dame, Fade Florida