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UNDERDOGS: NC State Football SET to SHOCK Louisville? Lincoln Kienholz Absence? Weather IMPACT?

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

NC State Football prepares for a physical ACC showdown as the Louisville Cardinals visit Carter-Finley Stadium. With Lincoln Kienholz’s status in question and both teams battling injuries/weather, can the Wolfpack’s ground game give them an edge?

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IPS LIVE: 2026 NC State vs. Louisville Preview

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:19:08 GMT

We preview NC State's matchup against Louisville on the latest podcast!

IPS IN 5: Big Week Of Games For The ACC

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:15:20 GMT

Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech tonight is the opener in a strong late of ACC games this weekend, and today we're discussing all the matchups!

We're Both Picking NC State to Upset Louisville - Tuffy Talk

Tuffy Talk — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jeff Brohm called his starting quarterback a game-time decision on Monday. Five days before kickoff.

That is not an injury update. Our read is that Louisville already knows Lincoln Kienholz is not playing Saturday, and the betting line agrees, because it has moved three and a half to four points toward NC State since the week started.

So this preview is built around the question that decides the game. If Louisville hands it to Davin Wydner, a senior who spent two years at West Georgia and has thrown four passes as a Cardinal, can NC State's defense make him beat them?

Ethan's answer is yes, with reservations. Louisville ranks 114th nationally in defensive success rate and 108th in EPA per play. They sit in the fourth percentile against explosive plays and the first percentile against explosive passes. Wake Forest beat them 30-27 last week by holding Isaac Brown and Keyjuan Brown to two yards a carry across 38 attempts and simply refusing to let anything get behind them.

The counter-argument is real, and it is Keyjuan Brown at 9.3 yards a carry against an NC State run defense that leads the ACC at 121.5 yards allowed. Whether that number is real or an artifact of playing Richmond and an App State team that could not run at all is the argument we spend the most time on.

Also in here: why Louisville keeping Isaac Brown while NC State lost Hollywood Smothers still stings, whether Duke Scott is only good when the matchup is easy, and the defensive line numbers that are genuinely hard to look at. Harvey Dyson leads the team with six pressures. The whole team has six sacks. Josiah Victor has not recorded one all season.

Layton has it 28-24 NC State. Ethan picked the upset and would not put a number on it.

Kickoff is 3:30 Saturday at Carter-Finley on ACC Network. Where do you have it? Find us on Twitter and Instagram @tuffytalknow.

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Inside NC State Athletics - Episode 238

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Chaz and Jeff recap the win over App State and preview Saturday's home game with Louisville.

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ACC SQUAD - The ACC is Being DISRESPECTED Heading into Week 5

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

ACC football faces a new level of disrespect as undefeated programs Pitt and Virginia Tech prepare for a historic matchup—yet neither ranks in the AP Top 25. Is national bias holding the ACC back, or are preseason expectations overshadowing on-field results? Miami, Clemson, and Wake Forest all find themselves battling for respect, despite impressive coaching and standout performances from names like Darian Mensah, Tait Reynolds, and Gio Lopez.

The ACC Squad breaks down top storylines, including Miami vs. Clemson’s quarterback duel, Florida State’s must-win against Virginia, and how ACC coaches like Wake Forest’s Dave Clawson are overachieving with limited resources. Key conversations focus on strategic matchups in the trenches, quarterback development, and how rankings politics influence postseason hopes. Which ACC squad will silence the doubters and which program faces a season-defining weekend?

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IPS LIVE: Louisville Insider Matt McGavic Previews The Cardinals

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:53:43 GMT

Louisville insider and AP voter Matt McGavic joins IPS Live to preview Louisville, where he gives us the latest on Lincoln Kienholz, Louisville's injury situation and what the Wolfpack should expect Saturday in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Wolfpack Weekly - Sept 30

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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UNCERTAINTY: Louisville Cardinals' QB Status FUELS NC State Wolfpack Questions - ACC STAKES!

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The NC State Wolfpack and Louisville Cardinals face a high-stakes ACC showdown, as QB uncertainty and mounting injuries threaten to shake up both teams’ seasons. Who comes out on top?

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IPS IN 5: NC State Using Less Of The Will Wilson Short-Yardage Package?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:17:47 GMT

NC State's running game was rolling against App State and in short-yardage situations we saw more of the running backs vs. Will Wilson down the stretch. Will this continue moving forward?

Louisville comes to town as NC State football looks to build momentum in ACC play

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:37:04 GMT

IPS IN 5: Lincoln Kienholz Unlikely To Play At NC State?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:28:49 GMT

Louisville beat writer Matt McGavic joins IPS In 5 to discuss the latest intel on Louisville star quarterback Lincoln Kienholz heading into Saturday's matchup at NC State. It's possible the Wolfpack could be facing the Cardinals without Kienholz.

IPS WEEKLY ZOOM CALL: NC State Football Talk

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:15:27 GMT

Did you miss the IPS Zoom Call we held with subscribers to discuss NC State football? If so, you can now check out the audio file we've created for our subscribers!

Is It Already Over For Dave Doeren at NC State? - Tuffy Talk Live

Tuffy Talk — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Dave Doeren ended his press conference Saturday by stepping back to the microphone to say "by the way, we won that football game."

Macon spent about five minutes on that. You are 2-2. You just let a 21-0 lead become a 31-31 tie against a Sun Belt team. You have no place to say that. "It's just arrogance to me, and it's unnecessary and ridiculous."

Ethan is out sick and Greg could not make it, so this is Layton and Macon, the two who started this show six years ago, taking questions straight from the chat and from Twitter for an hour.

The question that opens it comes from a listener and it is a fair one: has Doeren actually raised the floor, or does it just feel that way? The numbers are closer than anybody wants them to be. Doeren is at a 57.5 percent win percentage. Chuck Amato was at 57. Tom O'Brien was at 53.3. None of the three won an ACC title. Amato's best season was 11-3, better than anything Doeren has had. What Doeren has that neither of them did is eight wins in five of the last six years.

We also get into whether fans should stop filling Carter-Finley to send a message to Boo Corrigan, which is where the two of us disagree most sharply, what it would actually take at this point for Doeren to keep the job, and the onside kick that nobody on the kickoff team appeared to be ready for.

Then the part that is genuinely fun: basketball is back. Two exhibitions are on the schedule, Van Al Lubin has been cleared, and we project a starting five that might be the best shooting team in the conference.

Louisville comes to Carter-Finley Saturday at 3:30 and NC State opened as a home underdog.

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IPS LIVE: A Look At The ACC Heading Into Week 5

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:50:31 GMT

We discuss where things stand in the ACC on the latest podcast!

IPS IN 5: The "Make A Change" Game Is Back!

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:48 GMT

NC State is 2-2 through four games with ways to improve in all three phases, so today we're looking at one change the Pack could make on offense, defense, and special teams moving forward this season.

DRIVING FORCE? NC State's LINEBACKERS & OFFENSIVE LINE Standing Out in Successes?

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

NC State Football's O-Line continues to hold steady, as Duke Scott & Running Game fuel hopes for a turnaround. Can the Wolfpack’s emerging run game and improved linebacker play power a late-season surge?

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IPS LIVE: NC State vs. App State Recap

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:53:12 GMT

We recap NC State's home win over App State on the latest podcast!

IPS IN 5: Where NC State Stands Headed Into ACC Play

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:17:10 GMT

NC State is headed into the final eight games of the season with the league wide open behind Miami. Today we're discussing the Wolfpack and much more with IPS Football Analyst Phillip Danford.

COMPLACENCY: NC State Football MELTS Big Lead AGAIN - Dave Doeren Just Happy to Win?

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

NC State Football survived a 2nd Half meltdown vs App State, earning a 41-31 victory. Is complacency under Dave Doeren holding the program back? Sure sounds like it...

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POSTGAME FOOTBALL TALK: App State

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:35:13 GMT

Did you miss our Postgame Football Talk on the App State win? If so, here is a link to the audio file for our subscribers!

IPS IN 5: Sunday Morning Thoughts On The App State Win

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:06:15 GMT

NC State had to face adversity and was able to hold off a second-half rally from App State. Today we're discussing the win.

HEARTRATE: NC State Football Pushed to the Limit by App State - Late Endurance

Locked On Podcast Network — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:35:00 GMT

You didn't think it could be easy, did you? A strong 1st Half turned into a track meet 2nd. NC State played with fire but escaped...

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IPS IN 5: Three Keys For NC State vs. Appalachian State

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:44:27 GMT

Today we discuss our three biggest keys for NC State in the home matchup against Appalachian State.

REPUTATION: Can CJ Bailey & NC State Football RETAKE Momentum With a Win Over App State?

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

With CJ Bailey under the spotlight after last week’s heartbreaking loss, can the Wolfpack shake off their setbacks and restore momentum before a crucial ACC stretch?

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