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NC State Looking to Break a 6-Game Losing Streak Against Non-ACC Power 5 Opponents

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It’s not everyday that NC State hosts a Non-ACC Power-5 opponent at Carter-Finley Stadium. In fact, in the Dave Doeren era, it has happened only one time, when the Wolfpack defeated Notre Dame 10-3 in 2016.

This is Doeren’s 10th season in Raleigh, and in that time, NC State has played 10 Non-ACC Power 5 opponents, and half of those were in bowl games.

NC State’s record against Non-ACC Power 5 opponents under Doeren is 3-7 , and the Wolfpack is currently on a 6-game losing streak.

The Wolfpack are ranked 16th in the AP Poll currently, and were preseason ranked 13th. This isn’t to take anything away from winning games in conference, but if NC State wants to prove they belong with the big boys of College Football, they need to be able to beat Non-ACC Power 5 teams.

When the season began, fans were looking ahead to the Clemson game. That’s a mistake…on so many levels. Defeating the Red Raiders is a statement game for the Wolfpack.

2022 – Texas Tech – ?
2021 – @ Mississippi St. – 10-24
2020 – (N) Kentucky – 21-23 (Gator Bowl)
2019 – @ West Virginia – 27-44
2018 – (N) Texas A&M – 13-52 (Gator Bowl)
2017 – (N) South Carolina – 28-35
2017 – @ Notre Dame – 14-35
2017 – (N) Arizon St. – 52-31 (Sun Bowl)
2016 – Notre Dame – 10-3
2016 – (N) Vanderbilt – 41-17 (Independence Bowl)
2015 – (N) Mississippi St. – 28-51 (Belk Bowl)

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NC State DB Robert Kennedy III Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Bolts

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NC State Nickel Robert Kennedy III has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Kennedy III won’t be without a friend. He will be joined by Defensive End Savion Jackson, who also signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal.

Kennedy started for the Wolfpack in every single game this season at Nickelback, tallying 31 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.

His ProFootballFocus grade for the season is 79.7, which is the 2nd highest grade on the Wolfpack defense, and the highest grade of all the Safeties that came out of the Transfer Portal last year.

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NC State PK Brayden Narveson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Titans

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NC State Place Kicker Brayden Narveson has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Tennessee Titans.

In his one season in Raleigh, Narveson made 18 of his 23 Field Goal attempts for the Wolfpack, and made all 38 Extra Point attempts. Narveson made some history in his one season at NC State, kicking a 57-yard Field Goal against Duke, breaking the school record for the longest Field Goal.

Narveson ranked 4th in the ACC in Field Goals attempted (23), and 5th in Field Goals made (18) this season. He ranked 9th in conference in scoring (7.1 points per game).

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NC State Tight End Trent Pennix Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Colts

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NC State Tight End Trent Pennix has signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

In his final year in Raleigh, Pennix had 15 receptions for 190 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also rushed the ball 2 times for 67 yards and a touchdown.

Pennix arrived at NC State as a Running Back out of Sanderson High School in Raleigh.

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NC State DE Savion Jackson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Chargers

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The Los Angeles Chargers have signed NC State Defensive End Savion Jackson to an Undrafted Free Agent Deal.

Last season as a Senior, Jackson had 40 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 12 games for the Wolfpack. His Run Defense grade on PFF was 80.6, ranking 4th on the team.

Jackson took a Top-30 visit to Los Angeles.

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