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NC State Predictions: We Only Split On One Game - Tuffy Talk

Tuffy Talk — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Two people went through the first six games of NC State's schedule and disagreed on exactly one of them. It is not Virginia and it is not Louisville.

Ethan calls the Louisville game the biggest fifty-fifty on the entire schedule and we both took the win anyway. The one that split us was Vanderbilt, where Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers are both gone and it is still not settled whether five-star freshman Jared Curtis takes the first snap. Ethan's comparison is driving down to Clemson years ago for Trevor Lawrence's first start, expecting the defense to give him problems, and watching him be great regardless.

Neither of us picked NC State to win at Virginia. Ethan's case is that the Cavaliers quietly built a top 25 defense down the stretch last season and that NC State has not covered a Week 1 spread since 2021. Layton's case is simpler: Virginia is loaded with seniors, and experience wins early. Beau Pribula takes over at quarterback after starting ten games at Missouri, where he went 7-3 and completed 67.4 percent, third best in the SEC.

We also get into why Louisville is the toughest home game on the schedule with an 8.5 win total and Jeff Brohm sitting at 28-12, and why Ethan thinks Wake Forest's nine-win season last year was as fluky as you will ever see, even with Gio Lopez reuniting with his old South Alabama coordinator.

Final tally through six: Layton has NC State 5-1, Ethan has them 4-2.

Part 2 covers the back half of the schedule, including the UNC game and the final record.

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IPS IN 5: Competition Continues, But Doeren Likes What He Has

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:40:28 GMT

NC State still has position battles to settle ahead of Virginia, but Dave Doeren appears pleased with the Wolfpack's options, leadership and overall development.

NEXT MAN UP: RB Duke Scott Poised to LEAD NC State Football Running Game in 2026?

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

NC State Football prepares for a breakout season from Duke Scott, as he steps into the RB1 role. Should we be expecting a milestone rushing campaign behind a strong offensive line?

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IPS IN 5: Names To Know Before The Season Starts

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They may not be household names for NC State fans right now, but several Wolfpack players have a chance to emerge as key contributors in 2026.

ACC SQUAD - ACC SEASON PREVIEW | What EXPERTS say about NC State

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Miami Hurricanes enter the ACC football season as favorites, but can Darian Mensah and his squad finally get over the hump, or will Louisville, SMU, or Clemson crash the championship party? The ACC Squad debates which two teams will punch their ticket to Charlotte, spotlighting top contenders like Isaac Brown and Kevin Jennings, and examining vital matchups set to shape the playoff race. Key storylines include bold predictions for the ACC’s Heisman chances, the impact of transfers and injuries—like Jennings’ infamous hand injury—and the ever-present SEC bias. Riveting discussions cover pivotal games such as SMU vs. Louisville, Miami at Clemson, and Duke’s return trip to face Mensah and the Hurricanes. As preseason polls stir controversy and playoff aspirations soar, the hosts break down each team’s path and question if the ACC can sneak two or even three programs into the College Football Playoff.

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#14: Josh Powell talks about his time at State, why he left early and his 2 NBA Championships

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:23:00 GMT

Former NC State basketball star and 2-time NBA champion Josh Powell joins the Pack Insiders Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from Raleigh to the NBA and everything that came after. Josh gets candid about his time at NC State, why he ultimately left the program, the personal challenges he was dealing with at the time and the long road that followed. We also talk about his journey to the NBA, playing alongside Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, what it really takes to win a championship, and why the players who don't always show up in the box score are often much more important than fans realize. And now, Josh is onto his next chapter. We talk about his books, his work in the community and his new Crown3 basketball league, which is coming to Raleigh on August 30. There's a lot more in this conversation, including some great NC State stories and some fascinating insight into what life is like after basketball. Watch the full conversation and hear it directly from Josh.

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IPS IN 5: Is This The Most Important Season Opener Of The Dave Doeren Era?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:25:58 GMT

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TRADITION: NC State BATTLES UNC in Tobacco Road Classic, Rivalry PRESERVED With 2-Year Deal

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

NC State preserves their storied basketball rivalry with the UNC Tar Heels in a 2-year Tobacco Road Classic, raising the stakes for college hoops in North Carolina. Does this set the stage for the Big 4?

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IPS IN 5: What The Captain Selections Tell Us

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NEXT LEVEL: Can King Mack ELEVATE NC State's Secondary to Elite Play in 2026?

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King Mack brings veteran leadership and dynamic playmaking to the Pack’s secondary. Can this high level Transfer’s speed and versatility ignite a dominant defensive turnaround?

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The Technician Wants Doeren Gone. We Disagree - Tuffy Talk Live

Tuffy Talk — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Technician ran a piece headlined "don't let the Doeren hit you on the way out," twelve days before the season starts. Sub .500 in conference, no ACC Championship appearances, a losing bowl record.

Here is what that argument leaves out. Dave Doeren inherited a 2013 roster that gave up 35 points in a single quarter to Florida State. Take those eight losses off his record and he goes from a .48 coach to a .52 coach. And NC State has won ten games once in its entire history, with Philip Rivers and four non-conference cupcakes to do it.

Then the good news. Ven-Allen Lubin is back for a fifth year, and he did it by turning down Oklahoma and Will Wade at LSU. Wade said at his introductory press conference that he would find fifteen players in the portal. He is at four, and the two he chased hardest, Paul McNeil and Lubin, both said no while NC State was almost certainly not the highest bidder.

Ethan's Stat Pack digs into what Lubin actually needs to improve, which is not the offense. Torvik has NC State 26th nationally and fifth in the ACC, behind Duke, Virginia, Louisville and Miami, and that is before any step forward on defense.

Plus why the Wolfpack is a five and a half point underdog at Virginia, the new Fort Bragg partnership and the Wolfpack Warriors uniforms for the September 11 home opener, Jamel Johnson returning at corner, and a men's soccer team that might be the best program on campus.

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SNOW WARNING: Can Victor Snow REDEFINE NC State’s Slot WR Game? ELECTRIC Speed!

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

NC State Football fans are buzzing about Victor Snow’s explosive potential at Slot WR. Could the Buffalo Bulls transfer be the X-factor CJ Bailey and offensive coordinator Kurt Roper need for a breakout season?

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IPS IN 5: What Does The AP Top 25 Football Poll Tell Us?

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:58:22 GMT

NC State enters the season outside the AP Top 25 without receiving a vote, but the Wolfpack will have a chance to change that with three early-season matchups against teams who did receive multiple votes in the poll.

IPS IN 5: Frontcourt Or Backcourt?

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:02:23 GMT

NC State has added talent, experience, and intriguing options throughout the roster, but which group inspires more confidence right now? We debate whether we feel better about the Wolfpack's frontcourt or backcourt entering the season.

CULTURE WINS: Ven-Allen Lubin Chooses NC State Basketball AGAIN —Rejects Wade's LSU Offer

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

NC State Basketball secures the shocking return of Ven-Allen Lubin just days before classes start, outmaneuvering LSU and reinforcing Justin Gainey’s culture-first approach. Good guys win!

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IPS TAKE: 2027 Forward Jamil Robinson's Commitment

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:40:28 GMT

In this feature we discuss 2027 forward Jamil Robinson choosing NC State, his potential as a prospect, and much more!

IPS LIVE: 2026 Offensive Line Preview

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:08:21 GMT

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IPS ZOOM CALL: Ven-Allen Lubin's Return

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:16:30 GMT

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IPS IN 5: Lubin Changes The Equation

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:35:58 GMT

Today We discuss Ven-Allen Lubin's return and what the veteran forward brings to NC State's roster.

NC State Has Not Had A 1,000 Yard Rusher In 8 Years - Tuffy Talk

Tuffy Talk — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

NC State has not had a 1,000 yard rusher since Reggie Gallaspy went for 1,091 in 2018. Duke Scott takes over the backfield this season, and Ethan and I could not disagree more about whether he gets there.

We ran seven season-long over/unders on this team and took opposite sides on the first three: CJ Bailey's passing yards, his touchdown total, and Scott at 1,000.

Then Ethan found the number that should worry you. NC State finished plus three in turnover margin last season, but recovered 14 of the 20 fumbles that hit the ground in their games. Seventy percent. His argument is that recovering fumbles is not a skill, it is luck, and that regresses toward 50, which flips the margin the other way.

Plus why Will Wilson has quietly taken every short yardage carry, and which receiver leads this rebuilt room in yards.

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IPS LIVE: 2026 Wide Receivers Preview

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:16:39 GMT

On the latest podcast, we continue our NC State football position previews with an in-depth look at the Wolfpack's wide receivers!

IPS IN 5: Position Group I Feel Best About Right Now

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:10:43 GMT

If you had to pick one position group for NC State you feel the best about, which would it be? Let's discuss it!

The Maturation and Leadership of CJ Bailey for the '26 Pack

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