Cory Smith
@rcorysmith.bsky.social
Husband to Heather and father to Chloe and Harper. Oh, and the Editor of Pack Pride on 247Sports.
Will Wade addressed the controversy surrounding his comments on the retro uniforms, Slobbering Wolf logo
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Will Wade addressed the controversy surrounding his comments on the retro uniforms, Slobbering Wolf logo
BREAKING: NC State football has landed another commit in Miami transfer wideout Joshisa "Jojo" Trader out of the portal.
CJ Bailey's high school teammate finished with 13 receptions for 178 yards with one TD last season.
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CJ Bailey's high school teammate finished with 13 receptions for 178 yards with one TD last season.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
January 27, 2026 at 12:32 AM
BREAKING: NC State football has landed another commit in Miami transfer wideout Joshisa "Jojo" Trader out of the portal.
CJ Bailey's high school teammate finished with 13 receptions for 178 yards with one TD last season.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
CJ Bailey's high school teammate finished with 13 receptions for 178 yards with one TD last season.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The duality of man…
Two separate NRA statements, released 12 minutes apart.
Two separate NRA statements, released 12 minutes apart.
January 25, 2026 at 3:52 AM
The duality of man…
Two separate NRA statements, released 12 minutes apart.
Two separate NRA statements, released 12 minutes apart.
Copeland took the reins with 20 points & nine assists. Lubin notched a 17-point double-double. P2 went on a heater with four triples in the second half. And the defense held Pitt to 36.8 shooting overall
The "Road Warrior" Wolfpack moves to 4-0 on the road in the ACC: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The "Road Warrior" Wolfpack moves to 4-0 on the road in the ACC: 247sports.com/college/nort...
January 24, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Copeland took the reins with 20 points & nine assists. Lubin notched a 17-point double-double. P2 went on a heater with four triples in the second half. And the defense held Pitt to 36.8 shooting overall
The "Road Warrior" Wolfpack moves to 4-0 on the road in the ACC: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The "Road Warrior" Wolfpack moves to 4-0 on the road in the ACC: 247sports.com/college/nort...
NC State finished strong in an 81-72 win at Pitt to move to 4-0 in ACC play on the road. The Pack got a double-double from Ven-Allen Lubin, a near double-double from Quadir Copeland -- who had nine assists -- and five triples from Paul McNeil in the win.
Box score: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Box score: 247sports.com/college/nort...
January 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
NC State finished strong in an 81-72 win at Pitt to move to 4-0 in ACC play on the road. The Pack got a double-double from Ven-Allen Lubin, a near double-double from Quadir Copeland -- who had nine assists -- and five triples from Paul McNeil in the win.
Box score: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Box score: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Less than one hour away from tip-off between NC State and Pitt!
Get ready with a special edition of Coffee With Cory, breaking down game film with @bgeisinger.bsky.social from the Wolfpack’s win over No. 18 Clemson.
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Get ready with a special edition of Coffee With Cory, breaking down game film with @bgeisinger.bsky.social from the Wolfpack’s win over No. 18 Clemson.
☕️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
January 24, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Less than one hour away from tip-off between NC State and Pitt!
Get ready with a special edition of Coffee With Cory, breaking down game film with @bgeisinger.bsky.social from the Wolfpack’s win over No. 18 Clemson.
☕️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Get ready with a special edition of Coffee With Cory, breaking down game film with @bgeisinger.bsky.social from the Wolfpack’s win over No. 18 Clemson.
☕️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Here are the full comments from Will Wade during tonight's radio show about his say in wearing the "STATE" uniforms -- and his love of the Slobbering Wolf logo.
Full transcription from Thursday's weekly show: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Full transcription from Thursday's weekly show: 247sports.com/college/nort...
January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Here are the full comments from Will Wade during tonight's radio show about his say in wearing the "STATE" uniforms -- and his love of the Slobbering Wolf logo.
Full transcription from Thursday's weekly show: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Full transcription from Thursday's weekly show: 247sports.com/college/nort...
BREAKING: NC State lands commitment from Oregon TE transfer Vander Ploog.
The 6-foot-6, 242-pound freshman was the No. 13 tight end in the 2025 class. He has four years of eligibility remaining after redshirting last season.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The 6-foot-6, 242-pound freshman was the No. 13 tight end in the 2025 class. He has four years of eligibility remaining after redshirting last season.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
January 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM
BREAKING: NC State lands commitment from Oregon TE transfer Vander Ploog.
The 6-foot-6, 242-pound freshman was the No. 13 tight end in the 2025 class. He has four years of eligibility remaining after redshirting last season.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The 6-foot-6, 242-pound freshman was the No. 13 tight end in the 2025 class. He has four years of eligibility remaining after redshirting last season.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
BREAKING: NC State has landed a commitment from Marshall transfer DT KaTron Evans.
The 6-foot-3, 336-pound tackle played in all 12 games this past season, tallying 233 total snaps with 12 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The 6-foot-3, 336-pound tackle played in all 12 games this past season, tallying 233 total snaps with 12 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
January 20, 2026 at 8:21 PM
BREAKING: NC State has landed a commitment from Marshall transfer DT KaTron Evans.
The 6-foot-3, 336-pound tackle played in all 12 games this past season, tallying 233 total snaps with 12 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
The 6-foot-3, 336-pound tackle played in all 12 games this past season, tallying 233 total snaps with 12 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
It must be the headbands.
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📸: allisonleighwade / IG
January 7, 2026 at 2:20 AM
It must be the headbands.
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📸: allisonleighwade / IG
Reported this back in early November, but it’s now official that Cole Cloer will be enrolling at NC State in the spring while he recovers from an injury sustained at IMG Academy.
Original report: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Original report: 247sports.com/college/nort...
December 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Reported this back in early November, but it’s now official that Cole Cloer will be enrolling at NC State in the spring while he recovers from an injury sustained at IMG Academy.
Original report: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Original report: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Merry Christmas, everyone! Hope you enjoyed your day as much as our daughters enjoy running through wrapping paper to see what Santa brought them! 🎄🎅
December 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Merry Christmas, everyone! Hope you enjoyed your day as much as our daughters enjoy running through wrapping paper to see what Santa brought them! 🎄🎅
Reaction from the St. Michael Catholic football team after their head coach Philip Rivers passes for a TD on the opening drive for the Colts
December 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Reaction from the St. Michael Catholic football team after their head coach Philip Rivers passes for a TD on the opening drive for the Colts
Less than ✌️ hours away from kickoff here at Raymond James Stadium.
NC State closes the season against Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl.
Game thread: 247sports.com/college/nort...
NC State closes the season against Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl.
Game thread: 247sports.com/college/nort...
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Less than ✌️ hours away from kickoff here at Raymond James Stadium.
NC State closes the season against Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl.
Game thread: 247sports.com/college/nort...
NC State closes the season against Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl.
Game thread: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Gasparilla Bowl hardware on the field. 🏴☠️🏴☠️
December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Gasparilla Bowl hardware on the field. 🏴☠️🏴☠️
First look at the Ghost Pirate end zone designs for the 2025 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl between NC State and Memphis! 👻🏴☠️
December 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
First look at the Ghost Pirate end zone designs for the 2025 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl between NC State and Memphis! 👻🏴☠️
NC State RB Hollywood Smothers plans to enter the transfer portal once it opens, his agent tells Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
Smothers finished with 1,000-plus total yards this past season. He will also explore NFL Draft options.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Smothers finished with 1,000-plus total yards this past season. He will also explore NFL Draft options.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
December 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
NC State RB Hollywood Smothers plans to enter the transfer portal once it opens, his agent tells Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
Smothers finished with 1,000-plus total yards this past season. He will also explore NFL Draft options.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...
Smothers finished with 1,000-plus total yards this past season. He will also explore NFL Draft options.
✍️: 247sports.com/college/nort...