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Husband to Heather and father to Chloe and Harper. Oh, and the Editor of Pack Pride on 247Sports.

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 21h

"The fans are crazy. We hate UNC, which I don't have a problem with -- I hate UNC, as well."

NC State's Darrion Williams embraced the Wolfpack culture and defended new teammate Ven-Allen Lubin -- and his misuse by Hubert Davis -- at ACC Tip-Off.

✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 2d

We’re switching over to a new platform and it won’t allow us to upload on that page anymore. Here’s the new one:
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NC State Weekly Podcast: NC State starting brutal stretch, Will Wade era begins at ACC Tip-Off

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 2d

Miss the live podcast last night? We've got you covered!

My guy Spencer Thomas (@s_t_editz) joined me to discuss NC State's win over Campbell, look ahead to Notre Dame, break down narratives for ACC Tip-Off and more!

✍️ : 247sports.com/college/nort...

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 4d

Reminds me of one of my favorite GIFs ever 🤣🤣

a poster for 1st monday on june 1st

ALT: a poster for 1st monday on june 1st

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: NC State has landed elite 4-star SF Cole Cloer in the 2026 class. The 6-7 wing is the second Top-30 high school prospect to commit to the Wolfpack under Will Wade.

The IMG Academy shooter picked the Pack over UConn, Florida, Alabama & UNC.

✍️ : 247sports.com/college/nort...

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 4d

NC State put up the most yards in a half by any FBS team this season and the most points for the program since 2001 to rout Campbell, 56-10.

But special teams woes are still prevalent heading into a daunting back half of the schedule...

Postgame takeaways: 247sports.com/college/nort...

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 4d

NC State scored eight touchdowns on the first eight drives -- four passing, four rushing -- in a 56-10 rout of Campbell. The Wolfpack finished with 600-plus yards to move to 4-2 (1-2 ACC) on the season.

Full box score: 247sports.com/college/nort...

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 5d

NC State heads into the locker room with a 49-7 lead over Campbell.

CJ Bailey likely finished his day after going 17-of-20 for 292 yards and four passing TDs.

Hollywood Smothers and Duke Scott combined for 186 rushing yards on nine attempts with two touchdowns.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 5d

Terrell Anderson gets separation from the Campbell defender and makes a nice adjustment to pull in CJ Bailey's throw over his left shoulder for a 34-yard touchdown.

NC State takes a commanding 35-7 lead over the Camels with 8:33 left in the first half.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 5d

NC State's special teams are once again having an eventful day.

Teddy Hoffmann has now muffed two punts, though he recovered the second one. Also had a kickoff that didn't go into the end zone from Charlie Birtwistle.

Not exactly the way to work out the kinks before going to Notre Dame next week.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 5d

Hampden-Sydney transfer WR Ethan Dowdy with his first career reception for NC State.

That's followed by Cody Hardy's second career reception -- a 37-yard touchdown to make it a 21-7 lead for the Wolfpack over Campbell.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 5d

Campbell has now converted three of its first four third-down attempts. The lone stop for NC State led to a muffed punt.

Suboptimal.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 5d

CJ Bailey with a dart to Terrell Anderson for a 16-yard pickup on the first play of the second drive.

Hollywood Smothers then bounces off a tackle for a 59-yard touchdown to make it a 14-7 lead for NC State over Campbell with 8:13 left in the first quarter.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 5d

NC State scored a TD on the opening drive, but has done everything wrong since.

The Wolfpack D allowed two 3rd-down conversions, then forced a stop. Teddy Hoffmann muffed a punt and Campbell got it back on the NC State 13.

The Camels just scored a TD to tie it up at 7-7.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 5d

Bill Belichick is literally breaking the spirit of UNC students…

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 7d

"Why is no one blocking the pass rusher?!"

Well ... because that guy is wide open in the middle of the field.

Alec Lower @aleclower.bsky.social · 7d

Frustrating stuff here from CJ and State. Rather obviously going to be hot here. Doesn't seem to have a plan for it. 0 sight adjustments from the WRs. Probably just need to stand in and hit Joly. Not how you process as a hot QB.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 7d

The Final Film Review for NC State vs. Virginia Tech is out. Michael Clark watched the film back -- it wasn't all pretty -- and picked out 14 crucial plays in the Wolfpack's 23-21 loss to the Hokies.

Full analysis here: 247sports.com/college/nort...

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 9d

a man is looking at the camera with the words `` dont save him ! he dont wanna be saved ! '' written below him

ALT: a man is looking at the camera with the words `` dont save him ! he dont wanna be saved ! '' written below him

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Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 9d

Over the last decade-plus, Dave Doeren has been able to cool off the hot seat multiple times with his NC State teams showing fight to bounce back after tough losses.

But can Doeren save himself this time around?

Coffee With Cory Can Dave Doeren Save Himself This Time?

On this edition of Coffee With Cory, editor Cory Smith takes a look at the uphill battle facing NC State football and whether or not Doeren can truly save himself yet again.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 10d

Dave Doeren on outside negativity around NC State program: "It's one thing to say you want us to win when we're winning. Then, when we lose, to say that you want us to leave. That's not loyalty."

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 10d

Dave Doeren said true freshman Spike Sowells Jr. earned the highest grade on the offensive line from the staff during the Virginia Tech game -- which was his first start at right guard.

Doeren said Spike will remain the starter against Campbell.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 10d

NC State did not have a single player with an 80 grade or higher by Pro Football Focus in the loss to Virginia Tech.

The Wolfpack also missed a season-high 14 tackles and didn't have a player with a pass-rushing grade above 70.

Pack Football Focus: Initial PFF grades for NC State vs. Virginia Tech

An in-depth look at the first grades from Pro Football Focus for NC State's loss to Virginia Tech in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 10d

So sorry to hear this! I have two daughters and can’t even imagine the pain of losing either of them to at that young of an age. 😢

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 10d

NC State DC DJ Eliot and his family are raising funds in honor of their daughter, Drue.

Funds will be directed toward the Oncology Nurse Navigator Program and benefit the CHOP Solid Tumor program, working to advance research in Ewing sarcoma.

Support: chop.donordrive.com/campaigns/In...

Cory Smith @rcorysmith.bsky.social · 11d

Find someone who will never give up on you like Payton Wilson never gives up on a play. 🥹🥹