Pack Pride Podcast: Travis Branham of 247Sports talks Will Wade, NC State basketball
Pack Pride - The NC State Wolfpack Podcast
Release Date: 06/17/2025
Pack Pride - The NC State Wolfpack Podcast
This show is jam-packed with NC State content! Not only will Charlie Gribble and Cory Smith be breaking down the loss to Duke, but they'll also give their thoughts on Day 1 of the Wolfpack men's basketball practice under Will Wade. The guys will discuss media day and the practice session they got to take in. In the second segment of the show, World Champion wrestler Trent Hidlay joins the show to discuss his journey in Croatia, the impact Wolfpack wrestling had on him getting there and more. Get all of that and more on the latest Pack Pride Weekly Podcast!
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NC State had opportunities late, but couldn't come through in any phase of the game in a 45-33 loss at Duke. The Wolfpack (3-1, 1-1 ACC) finished with four turnovers, allowed 45 total points and had more issues on special teams in its first loss of the year. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back at the Wolfpack's issues in all three phases, Terrell Anderson's huge performance, CJ Bailey's up-and-down night, the defense continuing to get gashed for explosive plays and where the Pack must improve before facing Virginia Tech. Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast!
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RALEIGH, N.C. -- football will be back on the road again Saturday afternoon with a trip to Durham to take on Duke. The Wolfpack and Blue Devils are both looking to gain momentum in the ACC, with State already at 1-0 while Duke is playing in its ACC opener. To preview the Pack's matchup against the Blue Devils, Adam Rowe of The Devils' Den joins us to break down what to expect on Saturday. We take a look at the early play of veteran quarterback Darian Mensah, the weapons surrounding him, names to know on defense and get Adam's prediction for Saturday. Get all of that and more on the...
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NC State football continued rolling with a come-from-behind win over Wake Forest, 34-24, to open the season at 3-0 and 1-0 in the ACC. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble take a look back at the latest win, play “Believe It or Not?” with several themes coming out of the first three games and more. The guys will also break down the addition of Trevon Carter-Givens to the 2026 class, Trent Hidlay becoming a World Champion and the performances from several notable Pack Pros in the NFL Get all of that and more on the latest episode of the Pack Pride Podcast from Amedeo’s!
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Behind three passing touchdowns from CJ Bailey, a career night from Hollywood Smothers and a stifling second half from the Wolfpack's defense, NC State found a way to pull out a 34-24 win over Wake Forest on the road. The Pack now sits at 3-0 (1-0 ACC) on the season, with the last two coming after trailing at halftime one quarter of the way through the year. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back on the comeback win for the Wolfpack, CJ Bailey's performance, Justin Joly touching pay dirt twice, Hollywood Smothers' continued dominance and the Pack's second-half defensive adjustments. Get...
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Coming off a tight win over East Carolina in the season opener, NC State football pulled out yet another one-possession win over Virginia on Saturday. Now the Wolfpack must prepare for a short week against Wake Forest on Thursday night in Winston-Salem to open the ACC slate. Cory Smith and guest host Charlie Gribble discuss the biggest takeaway in the win over UVA, CJ Bailey's early dominance, changes in the depth chart ahead of Wake Forest and more. Cam Lemons Debro of Demon Deacon Digest will also join us in the second half of the show to break down the Deacs and what to expect from the...
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NC State once again needed a fourth-quarter stop to seal a home win, but got just that with Cian Slone's interception in a 35-31 win over Virginia. The Wolfpack notched five total touchdowns with CJ Bailey accounting for three -- two on the ground, one to Noah Rogers -- while Hollywood Smothers had the other two on the ground. Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss the Wolfpack's nail-biting win, Bailey's continued dominance as a passer and runner, Smothers' massive outing and the defense that bent, but didn't ultimately break against the Hoos. Get all of that and more in the latest Postgame...
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football will host its first ACC opponent on Saturday afternoon with Virginia coming to town for a rare non-conference matchup. The Wolfpack and Cavaliers are both coming off home wins over Group of Five opponents, but in remarkably different fashions. To preview the Pack's matchup against the Hoos, Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos247 joins us to break down what to expect on Saturday. We take a look at the early play of veteran quarterback Chandler Morris, wideout Cam Morris' breakout game, names to know on defense and get Jacquie's prediction for Saturday. Get all of that and more on the...
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NC State needed a fourth-down stop in the red zone to survive, but came away with a 24-17 win over ECU to start the season. The Wolfpack (1-0) finished with 423 total yards behind CJ Bailey's 318 yards passing with one touchdown through the air and one on the ground. Cory Smith and Michael Clark share their thoughts after the game, including Bailey's performance, Wesley Grimes' career night, Hollywood Smothers' solid outing, and the defense's up-and-down night. Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast.
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With game week officially here for football, it's time to put out our predictions for over-unders on both sides of the football. How many yards will CJ Bailey pass for this season? Can Hollywood Smothers be the Pack's first 1,000-yard rusher since 2019? Who will lead the Pack in multiple defensive categories? James Curle and Cory Smith break all of those down. On the second half of the podcast, Stephen Igoe of Hoist the Colours will join the show to preview the Wolfpack's season opener by looking at the expectations for ECU football this season. The guys will break down the entire...
info_outlineIn just over two months, NC State head coach Will Wade has put together one of the most talented and versatile rosters in the country. With that in mind, Travis Branham of 247Sports joins this week's podcast to discuss the new-look roster and Wade's addition as a whole.
Cory Smith and James Curle break down the roster with a look at players like Darrion Williams, Terrance Arceneaux, Ven-Allen Lubin, Tre Holloman and several others this offseason. The guys also look at the recent happenings with football recruiting, wrestling and more!