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NC State and Louisville have faced each other a grand total of five times, the first matchup coming in 1951 as the Wolfpack lost by the score of 26-2.  The two teams met once again in 1993, but again NC State lost at Louisville 35-14.  The lone meeting in Carter-Finley came in 2007, but NC State still could not find a W as the Cards beat the Pack 29-10.  NC State finally picked up a win versus the Cards in 2011 as the two schools played in the Belk Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina.  NC State capped a strong season in 2011 winning 31-24.  Last season was the first matchup as conference foes, and even though NC State lost the game, Coach Doeren has talked about how the game was a turning point in the season.  The Pack battled back to bring it within a one possession game in the final 3 minutes, giving them confidence to finish the season strongly.

NC State vs. Louisville: Cards lead series 4-1

  • 1951 Cards defeat Pack 26-2
  • 1993 Cards defeat Pack 35-14
  • 2007 Cards defeat Pack 29-10
  • 2011 Pack defeat Cards 31-24
  • 2014 Cards defeat Pack 30-18

Last time State won: 

Mike Glennon was the Wolfpack signal caller and he faced Teddy Bridgewater.  Both QB’s have since started in the NFL.  The Wolfpack played a great game defensively, forcing 3 interceptions.  David Amerson was outstanding, snagging two interceptions and a touchdown for good measure.

Offensively Mike Glennon was steady, completing 21 of 33 for 246 yards and 3 touchdowns.  His number one target on the night was speedy TJ Graham who hauled in 7 balls for 116 yards and two scores.  The Cards Teddy Bridgewater had a rough night, throwing three interceptions, and he only competed 55% of his passes.  All in all it was a great win for the Pack.

Last time they played 2014: 

The Wolfpack scored on a 21-yard strike from Jacoby Brissett to David Grinnage to pull within 5 with 2:21 remaining.  The whole game Michael Dyer got whatever he wanted and sealed the game for the Cards when he broke lose and scored on a 46-yard run with 44 seconds left in the contest.  Brissett was instrumental in bringing the Wolfpack back, throwing for 2 touchdowns and rushing for 40 yards; however, it wasn’t enough.

The turning point in the game came when the Cardinals QB fumbled the ball late in the third quarter and was returned by NC State Linebacker Airius Moore 72 yards for a touchdown, but replay overturned the play. If the play stood, NC State would have been in the lead 17-15.

The deficit was too much to over come, as State could not slow Dyer down in the fourth quarter and failed to recover an on-side kick.

Looking ahead: 

NC State will look to win their first ACC game of the season when the Cards travel to Raleigh for Saturday’s game.  The weather could be a factor as rain showers are in the forecast.  If it is a sloppy game it should favor the ground heavy Pack.  Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 at Carter Finley.  If you can’t make it to the game you can catch all the action on the ACC Network.

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FAU Transfer Defensive Tackle Decarius Hawthorne is Taking an Official Visit to NC State Next Week

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FAU Defensive Tackle Transfer Decarius Hawthorne (6’2″/295) confirmed with me that he is taking an Official Visit to NC State next week, beginning on Tuesday. Arkansas is expected to host him on Sunday.

Hawthorne entered the Portal on April 26th.

This past season, Hawthorne had 18 tackles, 7 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in 12 games for the Owls. All of those numbers were career highs for Hawthorne.

ON3 ranks Hawthorne as a 3-Star prospect in the Transfer Portal, and the #46 Defensive Lineman in the Portal.

NC State is in desperate need for depth at Nose Tackle. They return Junior Brandon Cleveland and Redshirt Sophomore DJ Jackson, and True Freshman Justin Terrell will arrive in the Fall.

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Congrats to NC State Football’s Spring Graduates!

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Congratulations to the 7 NC State Football Players that just graduated this Spring.

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2024 Football Spring Graduates

Linebacker Devon Betty (1 year of eligibility)

Defensive End Davin Vann (1 year of eligibility)

Cornerback Aydan White (1 year of eligibility)

Offensive Guard Anthony Carter Jr. (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Matt McCabe (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Tackle Patrick Matan (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Brendan Lawson (no longer on the roster)

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Proposed Bill in the NC House Would Require NC State & UNC To Play One Another, as well as ECU, UNCC and App St.

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A bill has been proposed by members of the North Carolina House of Representatives that would force NC State and UNC to play one another, as well as East Carolina, UNC Charlotte and Appalachian State.

According to House Bill 965, which you can read here in full, NC State and UNC would be required to play one another annually in Football, Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball. The Wolfpack and the Tar Heels would also be forced to play a game annually in all three sports against either ECU, UNC-Charlotte or App St. Every six years, NC State and UNC would be required to have played a home and away game against each of the three school in all three sports.

Here’s the exact wording from the proposed bill:

Competition Required. – A high-enrollment institution shall do all of the following in each eligible sport: (1) Every academic year, play at least one home or one away game against (i) another high-enrollment institution and (ii) an eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution. (2) Every six academic years, play at least one home and one away game against each eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution. A high-enrollment institution shall alternate home and away games that are scheduled against the same eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution.

For glossary of terms being referenced above:

For the purposes of this bill, “High-enrollment institutions” = NC State and UNC, while “Eligible constituent institutions” = East Carolina, UNC Charlotte and Appalachian State.

It’s worth noting that NC State already has games schedule against each of these teams home-and-away in Football between now and 2031.

2025 – East Carolina (H)

2025 – @ App St.

2026 – App St. (H)

2028 – @ East Carolina

2030 – Charlotte (H)

2031 – @ Charlotte

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For more details, check out this article at WRAL.

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Akron Safety Kerry Martin Jr. will Take an Official Visit at NC State Next Week

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Akron Safety Kerry Martin Jr. (6’1″/195) confirmed with me that he will be taking an Official Visit to NC State next week beginning on May 7th.

After receiving an offer from NC State yesterday, it didn’t take him long to set up the visit.

Martin Jr. is familiar with NC State, because he was recruited by Wolfpack Defensive Coordinator Tony Gibson before he left West Virginia to come to Raleigh. Even though he never coached him, a relationship was established.

Martin Jr.’s connections to NC State are deeper than that. Former NC State Cornerback Derrek Pitts, who is currently a member of the Tampa Bay Bucs, is his cousin.

This past year, Martin Jr. recorded 45 tackles, 2 interceptions and 6 pass breakups for Akron, starting in 9 of the 11 games he played in. His PFF Grade was 68.9.

In 2022, he had 53 tackles, 1 interception and 1 pass breakup, starting in 9 of the 11 games he played in. Martin Jr.’s PFF Grade was 60.9.

In 2019, as a Freshman for West Virginia, Martin Jr. earned PFF Freshman All-American honors, recording a grade of 70.6, with 50 tackles and 3 pass breakups.

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