Cory Smith
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Husband to Heather and father to Chloe and Harper. Oh, and the Editor of Pack Pride on 247Sports.
Congratulations to former N.C. State safety Devan Boykin, who just won a National Championship with Indiana.
Boykin finished with 12 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack and one pass deflection over the three-game run for IU in the College Football Playoff.
Boykin finished with 12 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack and one pass deflection over the three-game run for IU in the College Football Playoff.
January 20, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Congratulations to former N.C. State safety Devan Boykin, who just won a National Championship with Indiana.
Boykin finished with 12 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack and one pass deflection over the three-game run for IU in the College Football Playoff.
Boykin finished with 12 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack and one pass deflection over the three-game run for IU in the College Football Playoff.
Former N.C. State quarterbacks/tight ends coach Curt Cignetti — who coached Philip Rivers his entire collegiate career — is now a National Champion with the Indiana Hoosiers.
What a story.
What a story.
January 20, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Former N.C. State quarterbacks/tight ends coach Curt Cignetti — who coached Philip Rivers his entire collegiate career — is now a National Champion with the Indiana Hoosiers.
What a story.
What a story.
NC State has taken 10 shots. Eight of them have been threes, making just two of them.
Ven-Allen Lubin not able to create inside on his two shots, but Georgia Tech is just daring State to take shots behind the arc.
NC State leads GT, 6-5, at the under-16 break.
Ven-Allen Lubin not able to create inside on his two shots, but Georgia Tech is just daring State to take shots behind the arc.
NC State leads GT, 6-5, at the under-16 break.
January 17, 2026 at 5:12 PM
NC State has taken 10 shots. Eight of them have been threes, making just two of them.
Ven-Allen Lubin not able to create inside on his two shots, but Georgia Tech is just daring State to take shots behind the arc.
NC State leads GT, 6-5, at the under-16 break.
Ven-Allen Lubin not able to create inside on his two shots, but Georgia Tech is just daring State to take shots behind the arc.
NC State leads GT, 6-5, at the under-16 break.
BREAKING: NC State has landed a commitment from Penn State transfer LB DaKaari Nelson after his official visit.
Nelson is a former Top247 player who joins former Penn State teammate King Mack in Raleigh.
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Nelson is a former Top247 player who joins former Penn State teammate King Mack in Raleigh.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
January 17, 2026 at 2:18 AM
BREAKING: NC State has landed a commitment from Penn State transfer LB DaKaari Nelson after his official visit.
Nelson is a former Top247 player who joins former Penn State teammate King Mack in Raleigh.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Nelson is a former Top247 player who joins former Penn State teammate King Mack in Raleigh.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Duke star QB Darian Mensah has now informed the Blue Devils that he plans to enter the transfer portal, @mzenitz.bsky.social and @chrishummer.bsky.social are reporting.
Could be a massive shift coming in the ACC.
Could be a massive shift coming in the ACC.
January 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Duke star QB Darian Mensah has now informed the Blue Devils that he plans to enter the transfer portal, @mzenitz.bsky.social and @chrishummer.bsky.social are reporting.
Could be a massive shift coming in the ACC.
Could be a massive shift coming in the ACC.
NC State is currently hosting an official visit for Oregon linebacker transfer Kamar Mothudi out of the portal, according to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.
NC State hosting Oregon LB transfer Kamar Mothudi for official visit
NC State football is currently hosting an official visit for Oregon linebacker transfer Kamar Mothudi out of the portal, according to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM
NC State is currently hosting an official visit for Oregon linebacker transfer Kamar Mothudi out of the portal, according to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.
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NC State is set to host Oregon transfer TE Vander Ploog on an official visit this weekend.
The 6-foot-6, 242-pound tight end is a former Top247 recruit in the 2025 class with four years of eligibility remaining.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The 6-foot-6, 242-pound tight end is a former Top247 recruit in the 2025 class with four years of eligibility remaining.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
January 16, 2026 at 3:23 PM
NC State is set to host Oregon transfer TE Vander Ploog on an official visit this weekend.
The 6-foot-6, 242-pound tight end is a former Top247 recruit in the 2025 class with four years of eligibility remaining.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The 6-foot-6, 242-pound tight end is a former Top247 recruit in the 2025 class with four years of eligibility remaining.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
BREAKING: NC State has landed a commitment from Texas transfer OL Daniel Cruz, according to @mzenitz.bsky.social.
The 6-foot-3, 312-pound Cruz is the second portal addition at offensive line for the Wolfpack this offseason.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The 6-foot-3, 312-pound Cruz is the second portal addition at offensive line for the Wolfpack this offseason.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
January 12, 2026 at 5:57 PM
BREAKING: NC State has landed a commitment from Texas transfer OL Daniel Cruz, according to @mzenitz.bsky.social.
The 6-foot-3, 312-pound Cruz is the second portal addition at offensive line for the Wolfpack this offseason.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The 6-foot-3, 312-pound Cruz is the second portal addition at offensive line for the Wolfpack this offseason.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Jumping on Coffee With Cory LIVE with Michael Clark to discuss NC State football's recent transfer portal haul.
We'll break down the additions of Harvey Dyson, Davion Gause, Chance Robinson and more!
Join us for some late ☕️ here:
We'll break down the additions of Harvey Dyson, Davion Gause, Chance Robinson and more!
Join us for some late ☕️ here:
Coffee With Cory: NC State Lands Multiple MASSIVE Transfer Portal Commits!
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January 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Jumping on Coffee With Cory LIVE with Michael Clark to discuss NC State football's recent transfer portal haul.
We'll break down the additions of Harvey Dyson, Davion Gause, Chance Robinson and more!
Join us for some late ☕️ here:
We'll break down the additions of Harvey Dyson, Davion Gause, Chance Robinson and more!
Join us for some late ☕️ here:
Will Wade on NC State's historic win at FSU: 'I thought we were solid'
Will Wade, Darrion Williams and Ven-Allen Lubin discuss the Wolfpack's 44-point win over Florida State
Will Wade, Darrion Williams and Ven-Allen Lubin discuss the Wolfpack's 44-point win over Florida State
Will Wade on NC State's historic win at FSU: 'I thought we were solid'
NC State head coach Will Wade, Darrion Williams and Ven-Allen Lubin discuss the Wolfpack's 44-point win over Florida State.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Will Wade on NC State's historic win at FSU: 'I thought we were solid'
Will Wade, Darrion Williams and Ven-Allen Lubin discuss the Wolfpack's 44-point win over Florida State
Will Wade, Darrion Williams and Ven-Allen Lubin discuss the Wolfpack's 44-point win over Florida State
NC State had six players finish in double figures scoring. It also dominated on the boards with a 44-25 rebounding margin. Oh, and the Pack scored 23 point off 13 turnovers forced.
Immediate takeaways from NC State's beatdown of FSU in Tallahassee. 👇
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Immediate takeaways from NC State's beatdown of FSU in Tallahassee. 👇
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January 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
NC State had six players finish in double figures scoring. It also dominated on the boards with a 44-25 rebounding margin. Oh, and the Pack scored 23 point off 13 turnovers forced.
Immediate takeaways from NC State's beatdown of FSU in Tallahassee. 👇
✍️ : 247sports.com/college/nort...
Immediate takeaways from NC State's beatdown of FSU in Tallahassee. 👇
✍️ : 247sports.com/college/nort...
NC State came just one point short of its season-high in scoring in a 113-69 beatdown of Florida State to move to 2-0 in road ACC games.
The Pack finished with six players in double figures in the largest margin for a road win in program history.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The Pack finished with six players in double figures in the largest margin for a road win in program history.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
January 10, 2026 at 7:24 PM
NC State came just one point short of its season-high in scoring in a 113-69 beatdown of Florida State to move to 2-0 in road ACC games.
The Pack finished with six players in double figures in the largest margin for a road win in program history.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The Pack finished with six players in double figures in the largest margin for a road win in program history.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The exact opposite start to the second half as FSU jumps out to an 8-0 scoring advantage in the second half. NC State responds with a bucket from Darrion Williams then FSU responds to make it a 58-41 lead for the Wolfpack with 17:40 to play.
January 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The exact opposite start to the second half as FSU jumps out to an 8-0 scoring advantage in the second half. NC State responds with a bucket from Darrion Williams then FSU responds to make it a 58-41 lead for the Wolfpack with 17:40 to play.
NC State has a 56-31 lead over Florida State at halftime.
This is the same FSU team that pushed UNC to the brink in Chapel Hill and was tied with Duke at the half last Saturday.
Not too shabby.
This is the same FSU team that pushed UNC to the brink in Chapel Hill and was tied with Duke at the half last Saturday.
Not too shabby.
January 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM
NC State has a 56-31 lead over Florida State at halftime.
This is the same FSU team that pushed UNC to the brink in Chapel Hill and was tied with Duke at the half last Saturday.
Not too shabby.
This is the same FSU team that pushed UNC to the brink in Chapel Hill and was tied with Duke at the half last Saturday.
Not too shabby.
Paul McNeil drops another 3-pointer and the Wolfpack jumps out to a 28-point lead -- its largest of the game -- before FSU draws back-to-back fouls and hits all four free throws to make it a 48-24 game.
January 10, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Paul McNeil drops another 3-pointer and the Wolfpack jumps out to a 28-point lead -- its largest of the game -- before FSU draws back-to-back fouls and hits all four free throws to make it a 48-24 game.
Quadir Copeland hits a 3-pointer then trash talks the Seminoles and is hit with a technical foul. Will Wade yells at him as he heads to the bench. The Noles hit 1-of-2 free throws then get an and-1 for a four-point play.
The Wolfpack still leads, 36-17, with 6:17 left in the first half.
The Wolfpack still leads, 36-17, with 6:17 left in the first half.
January 10, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Quadir Copeland hits a 3-pointer then trash talks the Seminoles and is hit with a technical foul. Will Wade yells at him as he heads to the bench. The Noles hit 1-of-2 free throws then get an and-1 for a four-point play.
The Wolfpack still leads, 36-17, with 6:17 left in the first half.
The Wolfpack still leads, 36-17, with 6:17 left in the first half.
Matt Able with two early triples. Darrion Williams corner three sandwiched in between. Terrance Arceneaux follows with a 3-pointer of his own.
NC State out to a 27-8 lead with 8:39 left to play after a 9-0 run. 🤯
NC State out to a 27-8 lead with 8:39 left to play after a 9-0 run. 🤯
January 10, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Matt Able with two early triples. Darrion Williams corner three sandwiched in between. Terrance Arceneaux follows with a 3-pointer of his own.
NC State out to a 27-8 lead with 8:39 left to play after a 9-0 run. 🤯
NC State out to a 27-8 lead with 8:39 left to play after a 9-0 run. 🤯
NC State out to an 11-0 lead through the first 5:03 of play at Florida State after a Ven-Allen Lubin tip-in. The Wolfpack is shooting just 38.5 percent, but has a 10-4 advantage on the boards thus far.
January 10, 2026 at 5:14 PM
NC State out to an 11-0 lead through the first 5:03 of play at Florida State after a Ven-Allen Lubin tip-in. The Wolfpack is shooting just 38.5 percent, but has a 10-4 advantage on the boards thus far.
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NC State is set to host UNC transfer RB Davion Gause for a visit on Saturday.
The 5-foot-11, 215-pound RB compiled 762 total yards and 9 TDs in two seasons at UNC. He was high school teammates with NC State QB CJ Bailey at Chaminade Madonna.
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The 5-foot-11, 215-pound RB compiled 762 total yards and 9 TDs in two seasons at UNC. He was high school teammates with NC State QB CJ Bailey at Chaminade Madonna.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:11 PM
NC State is set to host UNC transfer RB Davion Gause for a visit on Saturday.
The 5-foot-11, 215-pound RB compiled 762 total yards and 9 TDs in two seasons at UNC. He was high school teammates with NC State QB CJ Bailey at Chaminade Madonna.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The 5-foot-11, 215-pound RB compiled 762 total yards and 9 TDs in two seasons at UNC. He was high school teammates with NC State QB CJ Bailey at Chaminade Madonna.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
NC State snapped a 15-game road losing streak behind a combined 45 points from Darrion Williams, Matt Able and Terrance Arceneaux.
Immediate takeaways from NC State men's basketball's ACC road opener at Boston College on Tuesday evening. 👇👇
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Immediate takeaways from NC State men's basketball's ACC road opener at Boston College on Tuesday evening. 👇👇
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NC State vs. Boston College Postgame Takeaways: Get-right games lift Pack to win in Boston
Immediate takeaways from NC State men's basketball's ACC road opener at Boston College on Tuesday evening.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
NC State snapped a 15-game road losing streak behind a combined 45 points from Darrion Williams, Matt Able and Terrance Arceneaux.
Immediate takeaways from NC State men's basketball's ACC road opener at Boston College on Tuesday evening. 👇👇
247sports.com/college/nort...
Immediate takeaways from NC State men's basketball's ACC road opener at Boston College on Tuesday evening. 👇👇
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Serious question: Is Boston College pumping in noise of shoe squeaking? There's no way the shoes sound that loud on a constant basis.
January 7, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Serious question: Is Boston College pumping in noise of shoe squeaking? There's no way the shoes sound that loud on a constant basis.
Darrion Williams needs to sleep in that headband. Never take it off.
January 7, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Darrion Williams needs to sleep in that headband. Never take it off.
No one loves Roger Ayers like Roger Ayers loves Roger Ayers.
January 7, 2026 at 2:38 AM
No one loves Roger Ayers like Roger Ayers loves Roger Ayers.
Will Wade gets a technical for arguing a call directly next to Roger Ayers.
Of course NC State has an 11-point lead, which is when officials love to T up Wade.
Reminder: Officials for this one are Ayers, Bert Smith, Billy Covington
Of course NC State has an 11-point lead, which is when officials love to T up Wade.
Reminder: Officials for this one are Ayers, Bert Smith, Billy Covington
January 7, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Will Wade gets a technical for arguing a call directly next to Roger Ayers.
Of course NC State has an 11-point lead, which is when officials love to T up Wade.
Reminder: Officials for this one are Ayers, Bert Smith, Billy Covington
Of course NC State has an 11-point lead, which is when officials love to T up Wade.
Reminder: Officials for this one are Ayers, Bert Smith, Billy Covington
Terrance Arceneaux with a 3-pointer followed by a 10-second violation forced by Matt Able's defensive pressure. That's exactly what you need for NC State with Tre Holloman out.
January 7, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Terrance Arceneaux with a 3-pointer followed by a 10-second violation forced by Matt Able's defensive pressure. That's exactly what you need for NC State with Tre Holloman out.