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Instant Reaction: NC State Football hires Philip Rivers as its Next Head Coach
The pick is in for NC State football: Philip Rivers will be the next head coach of the Wolfpack. The move isn’t unexpected, but it is certainly bold. The Wolfpack is swinging for the fences, betting that Rivers will generate enough excitement and financial resources to elevate NC State to the upper echelon of the ACC. What should people make of this hire…
Preseason College Basketball Mega Preview With Nata Edwards
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NC State Football Enters the Coaching Carousel featuring Kenton Gibbs and Grayson Boone
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Instant Reaction: NC State Football Parts Ways with Head Coach Dave Doeren
After 14 seasons, NC State football has relieved head coach Dave Doeren of his duties. Doeren’s tenure ends after a 31-28 loss at Stanford that resulted in NC State dropping to 3-4 on the season, which has rapidly spiraled out of control. Special teams coordinator and running backs coach Todd Goebbel will take over as interim head coach for the remaining…
Week 5 College Football Takeaways
Discover more from SportCLT The fastest-growing Charlotte sports community. Already have an account? Sign in College From a season saving win to a scorching hot seat, the storylines wrote themselves this week. Week 5 was a separation Saturday across college football, and the Carolinas are no different. The cream rose to the top, and the rest shrunk when the spotlight was brightest. Below are my takeaways from the various games across the Carolinas and what it means for each program.
Week 3 College Football Takeaways
Week 3 proved to be a chaotic weekend for college football teams across the Carolinas. With several teams playing big games, you’d expect to find answers to questions. Instead, I found myself asking more questions about most programs, with the lone exception being Duke. I made my way down to Williams-Brice Stadium this weekend to watch the Gamecocks host Mississippi State. Despite jumping ahead to an early 16-0 lead, South Carolina managed to collapse and ultimately lost 41-34 in the SEC opener.
Week 3 College Football Preview
Week 3 has arrived and conference play is finally kicking off for several teams. From an SEC shootout to an ACC defensive battle, here are the biggest games of the week locally. Mississippi State at South Carolina This game has all the makings to be the most entertaining game of the week. Featuring a QB duel between Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor and South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers, there will be offensive heroics and fireworks all afternoon.
Wolfpack Football Takeaways: Post Virginia
Entering into Charlottesville for a critical early game, NC State football fell flat on its face in a 34-8 loss to Virginia. I made the trip to Scott Stadium to see what was in store for the Pack in this season and watched a team that was woefully unprepared and outmatched. There’s plenty of takeaways from the Wolfpack’s season opener and none of them are pretty. Subscribe to SportCLT, the fastest-growing Charlotte sports content hub: Identity Crisis NC State doesn’t have an identity.
Tar Heel Football Takeaways: Post TCU
It wasn’t easy and it certainly wasn’t pretty, but North Carolina football is 1-0 after a 15-10 victory over TCU. For the first time during the Bill Belichick era, the Tar Heels showed tangible reasons for optimism on the field. I’ve got several takeaways after watching Carolina’s 2026 debut.
Pregame Previews: Week 0
Week 0 has arrived, which means it’s time to finally preview games. This week, both North Carolina and NC State take the field to begin the 2026 season. The Tar Heels kickoff in Dublin against TCU at noon on ESPN, while the Wolfpack travels to Virginia for a 3:30 kickoff also on ESPN.
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NC State Football Season Preview with Grayson Boone
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Football in the Carolinas, Power Ranking: No. 2 NC State
Ahead of the 2026 college football season, I’ll be dropping my preseason power rankings for the five major teams in the Carolina, including Clemson, Duke, NC State, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Checking in at No. 2 is the NC State Wolfpack. Every few years NC State has a team that appears poised to be a dark horse in the ACC, most recently in 2024. Yet every year that team tends to fall on its face and underwhelm.
Football in the Carolinas, Power Ranking: No. 3 South Carolina
Ahead of the 2026 college football season, I’ll be dropping my preseason power rankings for the five major teams in the Carolina, including Clemson, Duke, NC State, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Today the series rolls on with No. 3 South Carolina. 2025 was nothing short of a disaster for South Carolina. Entering the year with College Football Playoff aspirations, the Gamecocks face planted enroute to a 4-8 record.
Football in the Carolinas, Power Ranking: No. 4 Duke
Ahead of the 2026 college football season, I’ll be dropping my preseason power rankings for the five major teams in the Carolina, including Clemson, Duke, NC State, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Today we continue with the Duke Blue Devils, checking in ahead of North Carolina. Subscribe to SportCLT, the fastest-growing Charlotte sports content hub: The reigning ACC champions will have their work cut out for them after losing quarterback Darian Mensah to the transfer portal.
Football in the Carolinas, Power Ranking: No. 5 North Carolina
Ahead of the 2026 college football season, I’ll be dropping my preseason power rankings for the five major teams in the Carolina, including Clemson, Duke, NC State, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Today we begin at the bottom of the power rankings with the North Carolina Tar Heels. Last season was nothing but a train wreck for North Carolina last season under head coach Bill Belichick.
Charlotte Hornets First-Round Draft Grades: Breaking Down the Picks
The Charlotte Hornets selected Washington center Hannes Steinbach at No. 14 and Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson at No. 18 in the first round of this year’s NBA Draft. Needing a paint presence, playmaking off the bench, and defensive improvement, the Hornets addressed two out of three needs, but were they the best picks available? Below are my grades for Charlotte’s first round selections. Subscribe to SportCLT to join the fastest-growing Charlotte Sports community.
Five Draft Prospects the Charlotte Hornets Could Get In The Second Round (via Trade)
The second round isn’t the sexiest part of the draft, but every year quality role players emerge in the back half of the NBA Draft. The Charlotte Hornets don’t currently own a second round pick. However, second rounders are easy to acquire for the price of a future pick or even cash considerations. Below are five sleeper options that the Hornets ought to consider acquiring in the second round. The Hornets need interior defense and Ugonna Onyenso offers exactly that.
Best NBA Draft Fits for the Charlotte Hornets
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Why the Charlotte Hornets Should Prioritize "Safe" Prospects
Sitting at a crossroads this offseason, the Charlotte Hornets have a choice to make in this year’s NBA Draft: swing for the fences to target upside or pursue safer prospects. The stakes are high for Charlotte this offseason, after falling one game short of the NBA Playoffs. On the cusp of establishing itself as a playoff team, the 2026 NBA Draft could be the step that pushes Buzz City over the line and into the playoffs.
Sherman Johnson delivers knockout blow to lift NC State baseball past Miami
With one swing of the bat and a hit that soared well past the left field wall, junior designated hitter Sherman Johnson delivered one of the most important moments of the season for NC State baseball. “It was special,” Johnson said.
NC State baseball demolishes East Carolina in vicious fashion
GREENVILLE, N.C. — NC State baseball vs East Carolina is one of the more underrated rivalries in college baseball and often delivers hotly contested battles. Tonight was not one of those evenings, though. By the middle of the third inning, this one was practically over. NC State stepped into Clark-LeClair Stadium and raided ECU in its own home with a 10-3 rout. Collecting runs in five different innings, the Pack took a sledgehammer to East Carolina’s pitching staff.
Former NC State men’s basketball stars speak on new head coach Justin Gainey
Nobody knows NC State men’s basketball as well as the Wolfpack’s former players. One of those players is new NC State head coach Justin Gainey, who played for the Wolfpack from 1996-2000. Gainey’s hire has earned enthusiasm from many other former players. “It’s gonna be a lot of fun,” former NC State guard Scott Wood said.
NC State baseball smashes Duke 18-5 to clinch rivalry series
With its sights set on a series victory, NC State baseball wasn’t denied against Duke. NC State run-ruled Duke 18-5, seizing the lead in the bottom of the first inning and never looking back. The 13 run win marks the Pack’s largest over the Blue Devils since 2005. “To see everyone one through nine do well, it’s amazing,” Nixon said.
Justin Gainey lays foundation of toughness for NC State men’s basketball
“We learned a lot about values, didn’t we,” said NC State Chancellor Kevin Howell. By signing new head coach Justin Gainey, NC State men’s basketball is getting back to its values and rooting itself in toughness. While the hire may not steal the headlines, it offers NC State something the Pack lacked last year — substance. Under former head coach Will Wade, the Wolfpack mastered showmanship, won press conferences and drummed up excitement last year.
Sherman Johnson lifts NC State baseball past UNC-Wilmington
With some home run heroics from junior third baseman Sherman Johnson and a well-rounded day from the rest of the lineup, NC State baseball put on a show against UNC-Wilmington. The Pack extended its winning streak to four games with a 7-4 victory over the Seahawks thanks to some offensive fireworks. “The end of the game is what I was most proud of,” head coach Elliott Avent said.
Is it time to panic about NC State baseball?
NC State baseball is quickly spiraling downward after losing seven games in a row. Is it time to start worrying about the Wolfpack? Unlike most sports, one game or even one week cannot define a baseball season. The Wolfpack is playing a 54 game schedule, so it’d be premature to panic about a two week stretch. Furthermore, NC State played its toughest two series of the season the past two weeks, facing No. 3 Georgia Tech and No. 7 Florida State. Despite that, things are looking bleak.
COLUMN: Stop calling Justin Gainey the safe hire
Coaching hires are often reactions to past hires. After getting spurned by former head coach Will Wade after one year, NC State men’s basketball turned to Tennessee assistant and former Wolfpack point guard Justin Gainey to lead the red-and-white. Unlike Wade, Gainey is a coach that will display extreme loyalty towards NC State. Make no mistake, hiring Gainey is not the safe choice for NC State — it’s a swing for the fences.
NC State baseball drops seventh-straight game in loss to Liberty
For the first time since 2009, NC State baseball is on a seven-game losing streak. In a back and forth affair, NC State and Liberty traded blows, but the Flames burned the Pack 7-5 in the end. “We’ve gotta get better,” said head coach Elliott Avent. “We’ve known that all along … We gotta keep pushing and pushing and pushing and fighting and get better, that’s the only thing we can focus on.” The Wolfpack (18-11) appears lost midway through the season with no identity to lean on.
NC State baseball suffers series sweep at No. 3 Georgia Tech
Losers of six-straight games, NC State baseball is in real trouble. In the midst of its toughest stretch of the season, NC State is quickly wilting under pressure after falling 7-0 at No. 3 Georgia Tech. The Wolfpack (18-10, 3-6 ACC) fought hard in its first two games against the Yellow Jackets (22-5, 9-3 ACC), but failed to show signs of life in the series finale.
Back to square one: NC State men’s basketball coaching hot board
With the news of former NC State men’s basketball head coach Will Wade departing for LSU after one season in Raleigh, the Wolfpack is searching for a new coach who can establish stability and raise the program to new heights. Here are five potential options for NC State to consider. Josh Schertz, Saint Louis Head Coach Schertz ought to be NC State’s very first call. He’s one of the best mid-major coaches in America, holding a 451-130 career record.
NC State baseball fumbles midweek opportunity in 7-2 loss to Campbell
Everything that could go wrong for NC State baseball did go wrong when Campbell rolled into Raleigh. NC State failed to find its footing at the plate and suffered a mid game collapse on the mound, resulting in a 7-2 loss to Campbell. The loss marks NC State’s third consecutive loss. “We weren’t very good tonight at all,” head coach Elliott Avent said. “Any aspect of the game, hitting, pitching, defense.” The Wolfpack (18-7) failed to ever seize momentum in the game.
Isaac Trumble wins heavyweight national title, NC State wrestling finishes tenth overall
At long last, sixth-year Isaac Trumble joined the ranks as one of NC State wrestling’s national champions. The Wolfpack holds 10 individual national titles after Trumble dominated the 2026 heavyweight national championship. The title was the final accomplishment that Trumble had yet to earn during his time with the Wolfpack and cemented his legacy as one of the best to ever wrestle at NC State. Entering the national championship, Trumble faced Iowa State’s Yonger Bastida.
NC State baseball impresses in series opening victory over No. 11 Florida State
When the lights were brightest, NC State baseball delivered. Entering hostile territory in Tallahassee, NC State earned a 6-4 victory over Florida State. The Wolfpack (18-4, 3-1 ACC) started slow but found its rhythm late, scoring three runs in the sixth inning to go up for good. The Seminoles (17-4, 3-1 ACC) meanwhile faded down the stretch, failing to score in the final four innings. The Wolfpack started its monstrous sixth inning down 4-3.
Breaking down NC State men’s basketball’s path through the first week of the NCAA Tournament
For the third time in the last four years, NC State men’s basketball is a No. 11 seed in the NCAA Tournament. This year, the Pack starts in Dayton where it will face the Texas Longhorns. If the Wolfpack wins, it would then travel to Portland for a matchup with BYU for the opportunity to play either Gonzaga or Kennesaw State. Here’s how the Wolfpack stacks up against each potential foe through the first weekend of the tournament.
No. 10 NC State baseball suffers shutout loss to Elon
An upset is possible any given day at the ballpark. On Tuesday afternoon, No. 10 NC State baseball learned that lesson the hard way. While March is best known for chaos in college basketball, the Wolfpack experienced madness on the diamond when Elon stunned the Pack 2-0. The Wolfpack (14-3) failed to generate consistent offense at the plate — a theme in all three of the Pack’s losses. The Phoenix (9-7) held NC State to just four hits all afternoon while posting a shutout.
NC State wrestling places third at ACC Championships, Singleton and Trumble secure titles Original
While NC State wrestling couldn’t secure the ACC team title this year, the Wolfpack earned a pair of individual titles at the ACC Wrestling Championships. Placing third with 57.0 points, NC State experienced the highs and lows of postseason wrestling. A perennial contender in the ACC, the Wolfpack couldn’t seal the deal as Virginia Tech won the team title.
How to lose in March: NC State men’s basketball buries itself with mistakes in loss to Stanford
If anyone is qualified to write a book on how to fall apart down the stretch of a season, it’s NC State men’s basketball. Dropping six of its final seven games in the regular season, the Wolfpack is now stumbling its way towards the bubble. Falling 85-84 to Stanford, the Pack is ending the regular season with a whimper — a far cry from what was expected this year. “Obviously we would’ve loved to finish top four, but that’s not the way it worked,” said senior guard Jordan Snell.
COLUMN: Postpone the Red Reckoning
“It’s going to be a reckoning for the ACC,” said head coach Will Wade during his introductory press conference. “It’s going to be a reckoning for college basketball, and it’s coming, and it’s coming soon.” Dropping five of its last six games, there is no sign of Wade’s reckoning as his first season in Raleigh winds down. Rather, the ACC is handing Wade one of his toughest challenges yet as NC State sits at 10-7 in conference play.
No. 14 NC State baseball explodes at the plate for second-straight run rule victory over Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart tried its hardest to hold NC State baseball back, but in the fifth inning the dam burst and the Wolfpack raced ahead till the run rule mercifully ended the game. “I think we’re showing what we’re capable of right now,” said junior right-handed pitcher Jacob Dudan.
No. 14 NC State baseball breaks Sacred Heart to open weekend series
With four home runs in just six innings, NC State baseball made its 17-4 victory over Sacred Heart look more like batting practice rather than a competitive baseball game. The Wolfpack (8-1) jumped ahead in the first inning and never looked back. While the Pack only batted six times, it put up multiple runs in four different innings.
NC State wrestling’s senior class set to leave Raleigh with a legacy of excellence
NC State wrestling rolls out strong senior classes every year, and this season is no different. The 2026 senior class includes four wrestlers that have collectively impressed in the ACC and on the national stage. This year’s class includes sixth years Isaac Trumble, Ryan Jack, Don Cates and Zach Redding. Trumble and Jack have been mainstays in the Wolfpack lineup, while Cates has emerged as a consistent starter after two years away from wrestling.
NC State men’s basketball no-shows in rematch at No. 11 Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, V.A. — It’s no secret that NC State men’s basketball struggles with slow starts. “We know that it’s unacceptable to the university, to our staff and to the fans,” sophomore guard Paul McNeil said. “We just gonna pick it back up and be better for Saturday against Notre Dame.” Tonight, NC State (19-9, 10-5 ACC) fell behind early and never recovered during the 90-61 loss at No. 11 Virginia (25-3, 12-2 ACC).
No. 17 NC State baseball splits doubleheader with Princeton, clinches weekend series
NC State baseball could not play two more opposite games in its double header against Princeton if it had tried. The Wolfpack (5-1) split the doubleheader against the Tigers (1-2) by winning the first game 16-1, then dropping the second game 1-0. Despite missing out on an opportunity for a series sweep, the Wolfpack still clinched the series. The loss provides plenty of opportunity for NC State to learn and improve. “It’s frustrating to get a loss,“ said head coach Elliott Avent.
The Red Reckoning turns the tables on Carolina
“If it’s important to our fans, it’s important to us,” said head coach Will Wade. Regardless of the sport, NC State fans make it clear — winning rivalries is not optional. Tonight, NC State men’s basketball delivered with an 82-58 pounding against No. 16 North Carolina. “Our fan support has been phenomenal,” Wade said. “They told me the students were lining up early today, I thought the student section was awesome and everybody was great.
Minute long meltdown: NC State men’s basketball shrinks in crunch time versus Miami
What looked like a win for NC State men’s basketball spiraled suddenly and disastrously into the Wolfpack’s most gut wrenching loss of the season. “We just didn’t execute,” said head coach Will Wade. “When you don’t execute, you deserve the results that you get.” NC State learned through a 77-76 loss to Miami that mistakes will always come back to haunt a team. Despite a roaring home crowd and a seven-point lead in the final minute, the Pack managed to leave the court with a loss.
Bull City blowout: No. 8 NC State wrestling cruises to 11th straight victory over Duke
DURHAM, N.C. — Slowly suffocating Duke like a snake wrapped around its prey, there was never any doubt about what would happen when NC State faced the rival Blue Devils. NC State handled Duke with no trouble, disposing of the Blue Devils with a 32-7 win and taking eight of 10 bouts in an impressive show of dominance. “Before the match, Trent Hidlay, he gave us a speech,” said No. 25 sixth-year Zach Redding.
NC State baseball sets its sights on the College World Series
NC State baseball has high aspirations, but before it can reach those, it has to accomplish one mission: Make the postseason. “I talk about getting into March Madness, getting into postseason,” said head coach Elliott Avent. “And then I talk about getting to Omaha, and then the third thing is winning it all.” The NC State Wolfpack banner hangs next to the Men’s College World Series banner on the Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday, June 17, 2024.
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