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VIDEO: NC State’s Ryan Finley Talks After Georgia State

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NC State quarterback Ryan Finley spoke with the media after the Wolfpack trounced Georgia State 41-7 this afternoon. He was 31 of 38 for 370 yards and 2 touchdowns (1 interception).

The VIDEO is below, and a BULLETED breakdown is below.

  • Think we did a lot of things better. Got off to a fast start, which is something we preached.
  • Think the first drive of the third quarter is an area to improve. We need to get points on that 1st drive of the 2nd half.
  • Really important that we’re 2-0. Really excited for next week.
  • We’ve got a lot of weapons. It’s pretty special when I can throw it out to a lot of different targets. A lot of different playmakers.
  • I think it’s important in a game like this to get younger guys in the game. We got some guys in on the offensive line, and Matt McKay (QB). The more you can get a lot of depth in the game, that’s important.
  • We’re going to keep running the ball. That’s what we do. A lot of improvement is needed, but we’re on a good path.
  • It’s fun being more comfortable out there. Being able to focus on my teammates more.
  • I call them 70/30 balls when I throw them to Kelvin (Harmon). 70% Kelvin…30% incomplete.

On Redshirt Freshman Wide Receiver Thayer Thomas’ monster performance…

  • Trustworthy is a word I think of when I think of Thayer (Thomas). Unbelievable grab there in the end zone with his left hand. He’s special. He’s worked for it and earned the right to be on this stage. Been really impressed with him these first two weeks.

On Redshirt Graduate Senior Running Back Brady Bodine’s touchdown…

  • Brady Bodine’s touchdown is a long time coming. That’s 5 years of Brady sticking to the process, and trusting it. Excited about what he’s going to be able to do for us. Heck of a run.

On Freshman Running Back Trent Pennix’s performance…

  • Was impressed with Freshman Trent Pennix (RB). He had a really good game. We had set up a lot for him to get in the game. To get him in the rhythm of the game. That was important. Him getting his first TD. That was exciting.

On the Wolfpack Defense…

  • The defense bailed us out a bunch. They gave us good field position, which is all you can ask for. Only gave up 7 points. That’s huge. Can think of numerous times we got the ball at the 50-yard line. If we get the ball at the 50, we have to strike. That’s our job…to put up points when they give us a short field like that.

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Transfer Portal Rundown: Who Transferred Out and Who Transferred In?

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NC State Wide Receiver Julian Gray is Entering the Transfer Portal

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April 14, 2024

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NC State Wide Receiver Julian Gray announced today that he will be entering the Transfer Portal.

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.

For the past two seasons, Gray has carried a lot of preseason hype that hasn’t ultimately materialized in the season. I’m not saying that’s Gray’s fault, or his role in the offensive scheme. It is what it is, but with the influx of talented Wide Receivers that the Wolfpack brought in through the Portal and the High School ranks, it seems like Gray if he was looking for an increased role in 2024, it probably wasn’t going to be in Raleigh.

Gray has 2 more years of eligibility remaining.

 

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WATCH: Wesley Grimes Steals the Show at NC State’s Spring Game with 2 TD’s

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Junior Wesley Grimes, who transferred to NC State after playing his first to seasons at Wake Forest this offseason, stole the show at the Wolfpack’s 2024 Spring Game, reeling in touchdowns of 30 yards and 90 yards.

Grimes led NC State in receiving yards and touchdown receptions in the contest.

Check out his tape from the Spring Game.

As a Sophomore this past season, Grimes caught 20 passes for 339 yards and 4 touchdowns in 12 games. As a True Freshman the year  before, he played in 6 games, collecting 4 receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown.

In all reality, Grimes is coming home. He was a 4-Star prospect out of Millbrook High School here in Raleigh. ON3, 247Sports and Rivals all ranked Grimes as a Top-250 prospect in the 2022 recruiting class, with Rivals ranking him as the #36 overall player nationally, the #4 Wide Receiver, and the #2 player in the state of North Carolina.

Back in 2021, Grimes chose the Demon Deacons over NC State, Tennessee, Duke and Louisville. On December 8th, 2023, Grimes decided to come back home and run with the Pack.

 

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WATCH: Noah Rogers Shows Off Well Rounded Game in NC State’s 2024 Spring Game

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Last Saturday was the 2024 Spring Game, and Wolfpack fans finally got to see what it was like for Redshirt Freshman Wide Receiver Noah Rogers to play in an NC State jersey.

Rogers was outstanding, with 6 receptions for over 100 yards.

Throughout the game, he showed how well rounded his game is, catching balls through contact across the middle, beating the Cornerback down the sideline, running short slants, or making things happen around the line of scrimmage.

Check out our Highlights of Noah Rogers from NC State’s Spring Game.





Rogers transferred to NC State from Ohio St. this offseason.

ON3 rated Rogers as a 5-Star prospect in the the 2023 class, and the #26 overall player nationally, the #3 Wide Receiver and the #1 player in the state of North Carolina.

Rogers was teammates with Tamarcus Cooley at Rolesville, who transferred to NC State from Maryland this offseason as well. As a Senior at Rolesville, Rogers had 39 receptions for 799 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also returned a Kickoff for a TD. As a Junior, he had 70 receptions for 1,432 yards and 22 touchdowns. He also returned a Punt for a TD.

This past season, Rogers played in 4 games (14 snaps) for Ohio State, but didn’t record any stats. He will be a Redshirt Freshman at NC State in 2024, with 4 years of eligibility remaining.

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