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What State Learned In Loss to #1 FSU

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This past weekend NC State did their best to upend the #1 team in the nation. In the end FSU was just too much for a young, inexperienced NC State defense, but we learned a lot about this NC State team. Here are some things we think were cleared up after Saturday’s game.

-Brissett is really for real
The guts in the comeback win in the season opener tipped us all off on the type of player Jacoby Brissett could be, but putting up gaudy numbers and dissecting defenses against weak opponents is nothing to hang your hat on. Throwing up 350 yards and 3 Tds (while completing 67% of your passes) against the #1 team in the nation is another story. As I rewatched the game last night I tried to watch the game as objectively as I could. If I had never seen or heard of Jacoby Brissett or Jameis Winston would I know which one was the Heisman candidate and which one was the virtual unknown? I don’t think so, in fact I think Brissett out performed Winston despite throwing for one less TD and 6 fewer yards. Brissett had some highlight reel plays, made some spectacular passes and was constantly holding the NC State offense together. The guy is big time and he’s just getting started. I think with Brissett behind center NC State will be putting up silly offensive numbers all season.

– Shad Thornton is State’s running back
Dayes will certainly share carries and is still a threat as a receiving option, but I think we saw that against bigger, stronger competition Shadrach was the most effective. I asked the question on Twitter a few weeks ago on what people thought Doeren would do when they started facing tougher competition. Many thought the 3 headed monster of Thornton, Dayes and Creecy would keep on being thrown out there, but I think it was pretty obvious that come season time coaches usually go back to a more natural 1 or 2 back gameplan. I think we saw who the leader is in the backfield. Shad carried the ball 18 times for 85 yards and caught 7 passes for 60 yards and really just passed the eye test. He broke tackles, got extra yardage and moved the chains all day long. I’m not sure on his numbers for yards after contact but I’m sure they were insane. The kid just keeps his legs churning and loves to initiate contact. The Brissett/Thornton combo is likely one of the better 1-2 punches in this conference right now.

-Route running a little sloppy
With Brissett’s quick release and State’s hurry up offense, the receivers who run the most precise routes are the ones reaping the benefits. Gone are the days of Wolfpack receivers racking up yardage on broken plays. Sure Brissett made plays outside the pocket and will continue to do so, but the majority of the receiving yards are coming off quick pocket passes from Brissett. This is why you see Bo Hines getting so many looks. Once again he led the team in receptions and it’s mainly due to his precision route running and soft hands. The guys that aren’t seeing many looks are the ones that have been a little sloppy and rounding corners on their routes. As the season wears on, look for the WRs to start focusing more on creating separation by focusing on their route running.

-Defense wasn’t ready
State’s defense just wasn’t ready for athletes like Florida State. Once Winston and company got a look at what the Pack was doing defensively, they started exposing them with ease. The line was getting no pressure, they were over-pursuing and they were just too slow to match up man to man with the FSU receivers. The Noles totaled over 530 yards on Saturday, a number that is just too high no matter who your opponent is.

– Doeren hates cheaters
I know Coach Doeren took a lot of heat for voicing his opinion that FSU was faking injuries to slow down the Pack’s hurry up offense, but good for him. A lot of people are under the impression that it’s classless to make excuses like this. Well, it’s classless to cheat and then act like you have no idea how someone could accuse you of cheating. Doeren is right on and FSU was faking injuries (or at least taking too long to get off the field after a minor injury), so I don’t mind him saying something about it. Truth is, FSU couldn’t stop NC State’s hurry up and they did what they had to do to stop it. Call that what you want, but don’t blame Doeren when he calls it like he sees it. If I’m a Wolfpack player then I’m glad my coach stood up for us in that regard. #1 team in the nation or Presbyterian, it doesn’t matter, cheating is cheating and people need to stop loading the guilt onto Dave Doeren and start looking at FSU’s ‘NFL level’ athletes who couldn’t keep up with an ACC no-huddle offense.

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Details of Dave Doeren’s New Contract at NC State

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April 26, 2024

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NC State has signed Dave Doeren to a 2-year extension, but the extension comes with a raise. Doeren’s base salary in 2023 was $5.02 million.

According to Brian Murphy of WRALSports Fan, Doeren’s salary in 2024 will be $5.5 million, and it will increase by $125,000 each year of the contract. He can earn $1.325 million in academic and athletic performance bonuses on an annual basis.

Below is a breakdown of the bonus structure.

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The bonus structure is the same as it was in his previous contract (see above), but the section entitled “Playoff” has been updated as follows:

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Former NC State Wide Receiver Julian Gray Commits to Liberty

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Former NC State Wide Receiver Julian Gray has committed to play for Liberty next year.

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This past season, Gray had career highs in receptions (16) and receiving yards (170). He ranked 4th on the team in receptions, and 7th on the team in receiving yards.

Gray has served as NC State’s primary Kickoff Returner the past two seasons, averaging 24.9 yards per return. This past year, he averaged 26.0 yards per carry, which ranked 3rd in the ACC, and 11th nationally. It stands as the 5th best single-season average in school history.

Back in 2021, ON3 ranked Gray as a 4-star prospect, the #197 overall player nationally, and the #13 player in the state of North Carolina.

Gray has 2 more years of eligibility remaining.

NC State has had 23 players enter the Transfer Portal

DT Nick Campbell
WR Julian Gray – Liberty
RB Delbert Mimms III – Eastern Michigan
TE Fred Seabrough
Nickel Cecil Powell – Troy
WR Christopher Scott – Austin Peay
OL Jaleel Davis – Florida International
WR Josh Crabtree – Murray St. 
OL Lyndon Cooper – Pitt
WR Terrell Timmons – Colorado
LB Torren Wright – Temple
NT C.J. Clark – Miami
QB MJ Morris – Maryland
S Jakeen Harris – UNC
TE Cedd Seabrough – West Georgia
WR Porter Rooks – Eastern Michigan
DB Nate Evans – Delaware
LB Daejuan Thompson
RB Jordan Houston – Marshall
RB Michael Allen – UNLV
DB Darius Edmundson – UNC-Pembroke
WR Anthony Smith – East Carolina
TE Christopher Toudle – Western Michigan 

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NC State Gives Dave Doeren a 2-Year Extension

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NC State and Head Football Coach Dave Doeren have agreed to a 2-year extension, keeping him under contract through the 2029 season.

There is something to be said with consistency and stability. Dave Doeren is entering his 12th season at NC State, which ties him for the 6th longest tenure in College Football.

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The details of the contract have not been released, and I will break them down when they are revealed, but his annual salary before was $5.02 million.

Here’s what the bonus structure was for Doeren and his assistants prior to today’s extension.

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NC State’s Current 2024 Football Scholarship Breakdown

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Here’s a look at NC State’s current Football scholarship breakdown.

Offense

Quarterback 
Redshirt Senior Grayson McCall
Redshirt Freshman Lex Thomas
4-Star Freshman Cedrick Bailey

Transferred Out: MJ Morris
Transferred In: Grayson McCall

Running Back
Redshirt Senior Jordan Waters
Redshirt Senior Running Back Demarcus Jones
Redshirt Junior Jordan Poole
Sophomore Kendrick Raphael
Redshirt Freshman Daylan Smothers
3-Star Freshman Jayden Scott
3-Star Freshman Isiah Jones

Transferred Out: Jordan Houston, Michael Allen, & Delbert Mimms III
Transferred In: Jordan Waters & Daylan Smothers

Wide Receiver
Redshirt Junior Jalen Coit
Redshirt Junior Jakolbe Baldwin
Redshirt Junior Dacari Collins
Junior Wesley Grimes
Sophomore Kevin Concepcion
Redshirt Freshman Noah Rogers
4-Star Freshman Jonathan Paylor
4-Star Freshman Terrell Anderson
4-Star Freshman Keenan Jackson
4-Star Wide Receiver Jimmar Boston
3-Star Freshman Christian Zachary

Transferred Out – Porter Rooks, Anthony Smith, Terrell Timmons, Josh Crabtree, Christopher Scott & Julian Gray
Transferred In – Wesley Grimes

Tight End
Junior Justin Joly
Junior Dante Daniels (JUCO Addition)
Sophomore Juice Vereen

Transferred Out – Christopher Toudle, Cedd Seabrough & Fred Seabrough
Transferred In – Justin Joly

Offensive Line
Redshirt Senior Dawson Jaramillo
Redshirt Senior Timothy McKay
Redshirt Senior Anthony Belton
Redshirt Senior Zeke Correll
Redshirt Junior Sean Hill
Redshirt Junior Anthony Carter Jr.
Redshirt Junior Matt McCabe
Redshirt Junior Patrick Matan
Redshirt Sophomore Rylan Vann
Redshirt Sophomore Jacarrius Peak
Redshirt Sophomore Valen Erickson
Redshirt Freshman Obadiah Obasayui
Redshirt Freshman Kamen Smith
Redshirt Freshman Darion Rivers
Redshirt Freshman Rico Jackson
4-Star Freshman Tyler West
3-Star Freshman Robby Martin
3-Star Freshman Trent Mitchell

Transferred out: Lyndon Cooper & Jaleel Davis
Transferred In: Zeke Correll & Valen Erickson

Defense

Defensive Line
Senior Defensive End Davin Vann
Redshirt Senior Defensive End Noah Potter
Redshirt Senior Defensive End Red Hibbler
Redshirt Junior Defensive End Travali Price
Junior Nose Tackle Brandon Cleveland
Redshirt Sophomore Nose Tackle DJ Jackson
Redshirt Freshman Defensive End Isaiah Shirley
3-Star Freshman Defensive Lineman Chase Bond
3-Star Freshman Defensive Lineman Justin Terrell
3-Star Freshman Defensive Lineman Joshua Alexander-Felton

Transferred Out: Nose Tackles C.J. Clark & Nick Campbell

Linebackers

Redshirt Senior Devon Betty
Redshirt Junior Sean Brown
Redshirt Junior Caden Fordham
Redshirt Junior Jayland Parker
Junior Wyatt Wright (JUCO Addition)
Redshirt Freshman Kelvon McBride
Redshirt Freshman Kamal Bonner
4-Star Freshman Elijah Davis
3-Star Freshman Cannon Lewis
3-Star Freshman Zane Williams
3-Star Freshman Joshua Ofor

Transferred Out: LB’s Daejuan Thompson & Torren Wright

Defensive Backs

Senior Cornerback Aydan White
Senior Defensive Back Corey Coley Jr.
Senior Safety Devan Boykin
Senior Safety Bishop Fitzgerald
Senior Safety Donovan Kaufman
Junior Cornerback Devon Marshall
Junior Cornerback Rente Hinton
Redshirt Sophomore Cornerback Jackson Vick
Redshirt Sophomore Defensive Back Isaiah Crowell
Sophomore Cornerback Brandon Cisse
Redshirt Freshman Defensive Back Tamarcus Cooley
Redshirt Freshman Safety Zack Myers
Redshirt Freshman Safety Daemon Fagan
4-Star Freshman Safety Ronnie Royal III
4-Star Freshman Cornerback Asaad Brown
3-Star Freshman Cornerback Jivan Baly
3-Star Freshman Safety Brody Barnhardt

Transferred Out: Safety Jakeen Harris, Defensive Back Nate Evans, Defensive Back Darius Edmundson, Nickel Cecil Powell
Transferred In: Tamarcus Cooley, Corey Coley Jr., Devon Marshall & Donovan Kaufman

Specialist

Redshirt Junior Caden Noonkester

That’s 81 players on scholarship, with 4 available.

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