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What Dave Doeren had to Say About NC State’s Opponent: UCONN

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NC State head coach Dave Doeren met with the media at the end of last week for his Press Conference before the season opener against UCONN this Thursday. Here’s what he had to say about the Huskies.

  • One of the most improved teams last year.
  • We played them early in the season. They had a pretty stacked schedule early, and didn’t do well.
  • Coach Mora’s team got better and better and better.
  • They ended up getting hot. Beating Boston College. Beating Liberty. Qualifying for a bowl game.
  • A lot of respect for Jim Mora as a head coach. His upbringing in the NFL with his father, and what he did coaching collegiately prior to UCONN.
    • He’s done a really good job.
  • They have a lot of players back.
  • Both of their Running Backs are productive on film. Both of those guys are really good players for them.
    • They are definitely a team that wants to run the football.
  • Their Offensive Line returns three of their starters, really four, if you look at the rotation they had at times.
  • They have a Quarterback similar to us that transferred in from Maine with their Offensive Coordinator.
  • Offensively they do a lot of formations, a lot of motions, a lot of eye candy and misdirection.
  • We’ll have to be very disciplined on defense…great eye discipline with all the different movements that happen.
  • On defense they have 10 starters back.
    • Really impressive front four. 2 three-year starters.
    • Their ends are long guys…6’4″ and 6’6″. They’re heavy.
    • Inside…297 and 306.
    • Nose Tackle #97 is a very active player. I enjoy watching him play.
  • Their Middle Linebacker is a returning captain.
  • Their Safeties are both returning starters.
  • Both Cornerbacks have played a ton of football for them.
  • We get a team that’s going to be a lot different than the team we played a year ago.
  • It’s going to be a great opportunity to go on the road.
  • It’s been really hot down here, so we look forward to playing up there in 50 degree weather. Should be a nice break for our guys.

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Does the Addition of the UVA Series Equal the Elimination of NC State’s Series with App St.?

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May 17, 2024

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Earlier this week it was announced that NC State and Virginia would play one another in a home-and-home series, with the Wolfpack hosting in 2025, and the Cavaliers hosting in 2026.

Prior to the announcement, NC State already had their non-conference slate booked for both of those seasons.

As a result of the addition of the Virginia series, a previously scheduled non-conference game from each season would need to be dropped. While it hasn’t been officially announced by the school, Joe Giglio and David Glenn seem to think that the series with Appalachian State is going to be dropped.

It would make the most sense, considering the Mountaineers were the only opponent the Wolfpack was scheduled to play in both 2025 and 2026. It would also make sense, considering the fact that ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips isn’t a fan of ACC teams playing Group of 5 schools on the road.

I will tell you this much. The Mountaineer faithful certainly believe NC State is dropping the series with App State, and it just takes a little scrolling on X (formerly Twitter) to get a read on their feelings on the situation.

This situation brings to mind the bill that has been proposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives that would force NC State and UNC to play App St., ECU and UNC Charlotte in Football, Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball.

If the addition of UVA means the elimination of App St. on NC State’s schedule, what are your thoughts? Share in the comments.

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CBS Sports Ranks Dave Doeren as 1 of the Top-20 Coaches in College Football

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CBS Sports released their Top-25 Power 4 Coaches in College Football, and NC State’s Dave Doeren came in at #16. Heading into last season, he went into the season ranked #25.

16) Dave Doeren: The NC State coach finally gets some overdue credit. He’s always hovered around the bottom of our top 25 or just outside it, and now he finds himself firmly entrenched in it thanks to all the changes at the top. Coaches who take mid-tier programs and overachieve never get enough credit, in my estimation, and the consistency Doeren has established at NC State — where he spent most of his time in a division with Clemson and Florida State — is one of the most impressive things any coach in the country has done. I’m glad to see Doeren getting closer to the top 15. 2023 rank: 25 (+9) (CBS Sports)

Numerous CBS Sports’ analysts voted in the poll, and Tom Fornelli actually ranked Doeren #8.

ACC Coaches that made the Top-25

3. Dabo Swinney (Clemson)

8. Mike Norvell (FSU)

16. Dave Doeren (NC State)

19. Jeff Brohm (Louisville)

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NC State vs. Tennessee Kickoff Time & TV Network Revealed

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Kickoff time and TV Channel details have been revealed for NC State and Tennessee’s game in the Duke Mayo Classic in Week 2 of next season.

The game will be a primetime game on Saturday 7th, at 7:30pm on ABC.

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This game has the makings to be a Top-25 matchup.

Here’s a look at some of the Way-Too-Early Preseason rankings for the Wolfpack and the Volunteers:

Action Network: NC State #24/Tennessee #17

ON3: NC State #22/Tennessee #15

247: NC State #21/Tennessee #11

ESPN: NC State #17/Tennessee #15

DraftKings released their way-too-early odds for the game, and Tennessee is currently a 5.5-point favorite.

Here’s the deal, as NC State fans, if we want to be a big time Football program, NC State fans need to gobble up tickets to this game. Let’s do our part and make sure that Bank of America Stadium is painted RED. Buy Tickets HERE.

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NC State and UVA Agree to Home-and-Home Non-Conference Games

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NC State announced this morning that the Wolfpack and UVA will play in a home-and-home non-conference series, with the game in 2025 being in Raleigh, and the game in 2026 being in Charlottesville.

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To reiterate, despite the fact that both teams are in the ACC, these games are considered non-conference games, and won’t count toward conference records. This is similar to what UNC and Wake Forest did a few years back.

Here’s what’s interesting about the addition of these games in 2025 and 2026. Prior to the announcement, NC State already had 4 non-conference games scheduled for both years.

It would be my assumption that one of the previously scheduled non-conference games for each season will not take place now.

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