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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
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
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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

Pat Forde
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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?

Andre Cherry
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Sep 14, 2026

Drew Mestemaker and Oklahoma State made a massive FPI leap after a Week 2 win over Oregon.

Teams Rising & Falling in New ESPN FPI Ratings After Week 2

Joe Cox
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Sep 13, 2026

Vanderbilt running back Makhilyn Young (22) bolts past Delaware cornerback Jaquise Alexander (8) during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

How NC State’s Upcoming Opponents Fared in Week 2

Andre Cherry
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Sep 13, 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 Returned to the Basics In Week 2 Win Over Richmond

Andre Cherry
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Sep 12, 2026
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