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Sep 19, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; NC State Wolfpack wide receiver Keenan Jackson (8) makes a catch in the end zone past Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Martel Hight (4) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

How NC State’s Upcoming Opponents Fared in Week 3

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18 Hours Ago

Sep 19, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; NC State Wolfpack running back Davion Gause (7) stiff arms Vanderbilt Commodores safety Ricardo Jones (7) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

What Went Wrong For NC State Against Vanderbilt (Besides THAT)

Andre Cherry

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Sep 20, 2026

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Texas A&M fans started the day inspired, but their No. 9 Aggies didn't give them much to cheer about. (Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images)

Saddest College Football Fan Bases After Week 3

Joe Cox

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Sep 20, 2026

Vanderbilt handed NC State one of the most heartbreaking losses imaginable on a last-second fumble recovery touchdown.

Vanderbilt’s Miracle Win Over NC State Rivals Western Michigan-Michigan for Last-Second Finish of the Year

Patrick Andres

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Sep 19, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; NC State Wolfpack quarterback CJ Bailey (11) gets tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores safety Ricardo Jones (7) and safety Jailen Ruth (14) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Welcome to Heartbreak: NC State Finds Creative Way To Lose Against Vanderbilt

Andre Cherry

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Sep 19, 2026

NC State found a shocking and historic way to lose at Vanderbilt (Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)

ACC Squad Finds Historic Way to Lose

Joe Cox

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Sep 19, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; NC State Wolfpack quarterback Will Wilson (10) celebrates his touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium.

Social Media Erupts Following NC State's 'All-Time Dumb Loss' at Vanderbilt

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 19, 2026

Sep 11, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack NC State Wolfpack cornerback Brian Nelson II #7, linebacker Popo Aguirre #0, running back Jayden Scott #1 and quarterback CJ Bailey #11 walk out for the coin toss before the first half of the game against Richmond Spiders at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Can NC State Pull Off the Win Over Vanderbilt? Staff Predictions

Andre Cherry

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Sep 18, 2026

Sep 11, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack quarterback CJ Bailey (11) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against Richmond Spiders at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

What to Watch Out For During NC State's SEC Test vs Vanderbilt

Andre Cherry

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Sep 18, 2026

Clemson and Florida State sued the ACC in 2023. Now, changes to the proposed PCSA could put the league on even shakier ground.

Pat Forde: Protect College Sports Act’s New Expansion Provision Could Put ACC on Chopping Block

Pat Forde

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Sep 18, 2026

Aug 29, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Will Wilson (10), tight end Preston Douglas (19), and running back Darius Johnson (25) celebrate a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn Images

Evaluating NC State’s Future ACC Schedule

Andre Cherry

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Sep 17, 2026

Florida State’s Mike Norvell’s back is against the wall entering Week 3 against Alabama.

Why the ACC Is the Center of College Football’s Coaching Hot Seat

Bryan Fischer

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Sep 17, 2026

Sep 11, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack quarterback CJ Bailey (11) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against Richmond Spiders at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Three Keys to NC State Beating Vanderbilt

Andre Cherry

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Sep 17, 2026

Aug 29, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Harvey Dyson III (5) pre-snap during the first quarter of the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn Images

NC State To Pressure Vanderbilt's Freshman Quarterback

Andre Cherry

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Sep 16, 2026

Florida State coach Mike Norvell is on the hot seat, especially after his athletic director was fired on Monday.

Forde-Yard Dash: Six Embattled College Football Coaches on the Hot Seat Already

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Sep 15, 2026

Sep 11, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack quarterback CJ Bailey (11) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against Richmond Spiders at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

NC State Views Vanderbilt As Another Building Block

Andre Cherry

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Sep 15, 2026

Sep 11, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack wide receiver Keenan Jackson (8) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of the game against Richmond Spiders at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

NC State Found Its Confidence Against Richmond. Can It Continue?

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Sep 14, 2026

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