Good analysis. I personally think that Nico genuinely has that it factor. I genuinely believe in our running game, it’s consistently produced at a really high level. Our front 7 probably the best in the SEC arguably the country. I think Tennessee’s tempo, talent, and schematic undoubtedly overwhelms the Wolf Pack.
One thing I’ve unfortunately learned about being a State fan, is that every week can feel like a trap game lol I am throwing my normal Wolfpack skepticism aside this year because I’m all in 😎 11-1 going into the ACC championship game.
We talked about the HOWL of the PACK sounding out in the stadium and maybe throughout the State of North Carolina. Having all Wolfpack followers Howling at the same time. Showing the size of the opponent that the other team is really facing. The season is close. I think proper preparations need to be made. NC State needs to do this maybe even every home game this year. Heck, the Tennessee game is in Charlotte. Maybe we start it there. Doing this and setting a World Record should get even another level of recognition for the 2024-25 football season. Making it something that will not be forgotten any time soon.
Great job guys I'm going 12-0 Dave finally gets the notoriety he deserves. Making a program relevant with all of the challenges of recruiting I'm adding the transfer portal. He's done an amazing job. I would be satisfied if we just don't lose any game we're supposed to win and pull off one of those two hard games which I see Clemson has very doable because we beat them at home last year and I think we got a lot better and they didn't get much.
I rewatched TENN's bowl game yesterday and they are the real deal!!! They have upgraded their Run game even more.. NICO can sling it and he can run the ball.. dude is slippery!!! We have to come out firing on all cylinders!!! Can we still stop the run and get our hands on a mobile QB?? KSU cough cough..
Tennessee’s Offense is electric. An excellent test for our Defense in only Week 2. Feel like you have to contain the run game and make Nico beat you through the air
To make the cfp comfortably we can only drop one game in the regular season. Because even if we went 10-2 it’ll be “cupcake schedule” and we either lost our only 2 hard games or dropped one we shouldn’t have. I think 10-2 losing to UT & Clemson, but we make the CC game bc Clemson drops @fsu & @vt and it is a championship game for all the marbles, championship on the line, cfp birth & first round bye on the line & a chance to finally bring home a football championship to Raleigh for the first time in 45 years.
Agree. 11-1 will get us in, but 10-2 only will if we beat Tennessee, Clemson, or both. 10-2 without one of those won't do it. Much rather just beat Clemson so we have the head-to-head over them. Control our own destiny
For the first time in a long time, I really believe this team has the opportunity to average 40 points per game on offense. That should be enough for an 11-1 season. Still have to play the games, but I am excited.
Given the new pieces, it’s certainly within the realm of possibility. Anything is possible with the big brain of Robert Anae. Offensive Line will also have a huge say in this
@@LockedOnWolfpack I have not been sold on the O-line taking the next step forward that we need them to, but seeing Belton being projected as a first round pick gives me hope with Peak and Zeke!!
IMHO, if we go 4-0, I firmly believe we go 13-1/14-1. I can also see us starting 2-2 and derailing the whole season. Have excited anticipation. Off the football field, Boo needs to announce additional seating for Carter-Finley. With all the schools removing seats, getting our stadium above 60k would be a shrewd PR move during this time of uncertainty. Additionally, he needs to get the swim facility killed by Covid back on the board. Imagine how that looks, baseball renovations, football expansion, new swim facility, additional investment... Need to make it clear that NCSU is in it to win it.
Win an ACC Championship and a big name bowl, and you might just get your wish. Personally I’d love to see Carter Finley expand a bit as well. We all know the demand will always be met
As a NCSU student. We will go 9-3 been there done that. We lose to Tennessee, Clemson, and a random team we should not lose to happens every year. The third loss I bet is Cal, Stanford. But Duke would not surprise me.
It seems that Wolfpack Nation and you guys are the only ones that have lofty expectations for the Pack football team. All other well known college football UA-camrs and other similar social media channels seem to be overlooking the Pack. I’ve already seen many projected top 25 and CFP projections that have the Pack near 25th or completely out of the picture. I will enjoy messaging all of them should we prove them wrong.
The opportunity is before Wolfpack Football team to set new expectations nationally. We know football is capable, now they need to deliver. Additionally, MBB cannot be a flash in the pan and needs to impress early next season. Boo and the coaches have built programs for long-term success, they just need to get over that preverbal hump to be seen as excellent. The Wolfpack need to impose their will this year to prove the naysayers wrong and get them to stop thinking about the football glory days of Clempson, FSU, and Miami along with reminding everyone ACC basketball is what it is because of Case, Sloan, and Valvano.
As an FSU fan, I think Grayson McCall is the best qb in the nation. They’ll play FSU in the finals and it’ll be a toss up. You’ll make the playoffs probably win one game. I got you 11-1
Syracuse, GT & Cal are all maturity games. I think Kenton hit the nail on the head with that. Those 3 games will show us all if this program is ready to take the next step
We go 11-1 (Loss to Tennessee) I believe that NC state sh*t ended with the ACC tournament win in basketball so I hope and pray that we don't lose any stupid or trap games. I have them beating them in clemson because I don't see that team being much better than last year As long as Garrett riley isn't being allowed to call the offense, I see this as a brutal and close win that hopefully ends the demons there. (Also Jordan Waters is undefeated against clemson) Tennessee I see dropping because they are really talented and their head coach is doing really good things there, but I hope for at least a close loss. (Even if it is still a loss) Btw if we win the ACC ship, Grayson gotta grow a mullet in honor of our quarterback if he plays elite all year.
This is the year we win at Clemson. And it will be glorious. & you have a DEAL. If Grayson McCall leads us to the ACC Championship, I will grow a mullet in his honor.
We don't lose 3 hours by flying to California, we gain 3 hours. I'd much rather have a Nooner there than a night game! A Noon game would be like playing at 3PM. A evening game would be terrible because it would be like playing late night for us.
Tennessee being able to balance the two and keep us guessing is where I think we’ll get in trouble. A dynamic run game paired with the ability to take the top of the secondary is dangerous
I think that NC State is too mature of a team to get messy and drop the ball at the end of the season with a 12-team playoff berth on the line. They'll smash those Yellow Jackets like a fly swatter. I have the Wolfpack going 11-1 worst case scenario 10-2. If they're 11-1 best believe they're going to the ACC championship.
Worst case scenario we lose to both Tennessee and Clemson early. Mentally would be tough to come back from. Our season will be decided in the first 4 games.
Possibly, yes. Losing both of those games will keep us out of the CFP without the ACC Title, I believe. Resume won’t be strong enough at 10-2. I think we have to go 11-1, 10-2 with a Win over Clemson, or win the ACCCG straight up.
We'd need utter chaos in ACC League play to have a shot at getting to Charlotte. Our margin for error would also shrink to zero. With 3 losses you can stick a fork in us
Tennessee is having a lot of problems with their secondary; they just lost another key guy, Thomas, with an already inexperienced secondary. I think Grayson and our receiving Corps puts on a clinic with no answers from Tennessee.
I do not see NC State hanging with Tennessee for 4 quarters, honestly. The key to beating Tennessee is shutting down the Tennessee run game and I do not see that happening for two reasons. First, the tempo Tennessee's offense runs means they will usually get their yards on the ground because many teams struggle to get set on time. Second, if you watch that bowl game Tennessee played against Iowa, Iowa did a pretty decent job preventing explosive plays. But the Tennessee QB absolutely killed them on the ground and consistently moved the chains. I do not see NC State making Tennessee one dimensional on offense and that is the key to beat Tennessee.
It'll certainly be a tall task. NC State's defense has really prided itself on Run Defense these last few years. They're gonna have their hands full. I personally (Grayson) think Tennessee will overwhelm us and win the game
I think Clem falters again this year which makes way for up to FOUR undefeated teams in ACC play!!! And all four of those play Clemson.. NCST, L'ville, FSU, and VT.. Lose one and i think you may be done... or there could be 5 one-loss teams!!!
Exactly why @ Clemson is the biggest game of the year for us. It’s an absolute must win. Otherwise we’ll just be rooting for chaos for everyone else. Much rather be in control of our own destiny
I’ll bet my favorite hat that neither of you picked last year’s path to 9-3. I think our depth will be tested early. Big games = Big injuries. If we can split or win out Tenn/Clemson without any major injuries, this could truly be a special season. Beating UNC will be significant as they will begin graduating 4 year players who never got a win against us. We get the opposite. This is culture. Continuing streaks like that against teams you face every year eventually equal beating them before the first snap. Clemson has an edge on just about every team in the conference because of past performance. ie…On paper we should beat Clemson. We beat them last year and we’ve improved our roster significantly more than they have. But they are still Clemson and a L is kind of anticipated. I want that kind of relationship with UNC.
@@LockedOnWolfpack everybody under the sun knows that kid is a party boy… the entire time at coastal was one big party…keep him out of the bars prior to the game maybe all will be fine
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A win vs Tennessee could be the final straw to get us Faizon Brandon, whether it be solidifying his commitment or flipping him
Very well could be. He’d be quite the prize with a Win
You won’t be Tennessee
i think we flip him
@@johnlee24227 Highly unlikely now that we have already gotten our own 2026 QB
Absolutely worth the wait, gentlemen. 😂 I agree with Kenton’s predictions.
11-1 for Mal ✍️
Good analysis. I personally think that Nico genuinely has that it factor. I genuinely believe in our running game, it’s consistently produced at a really high level. Our front 7 probably the best in the SEC arguably the country. I think Tennessee’s tempo, talent, and schematic undoubtedly overwhelms the Wolf Pack.
Looking forward to a great game
One thing I’ve unfortunately learned about being a State fan, is that every week can feel like a trap game lol I am throwing my normal Wolfpack skepticism aside this year because I’m all in 😎 11-1 going into the ACC championship game.
In years past, yeah. But I think we’ve finally escaped the days of dreadful inconsistencies. A historic season this year will help confirm that
We talked about the HOWL of the PACK sounding out in the stadium and maybe throughout the State of North Carolina. Having all Wolfpack followers Howling at the same time. Showing the size of the opponent that the other team is really facing. The season is close. I think proper preparations need to be made. NC State needs to do this maybe even every home game this year. Heck, the Tennessee game is in Charlotte. Maybe we start it there. Doing this and setting a World Record should get even another level of recognition for the 2024-25 football season. Making it something that will not be forgotten any time soon.
Great job guys I'm going 12-0 Dave finally gets the notoriety he deserves. Making a program relevant with all of the challenges of recruiting I'm adding the transfer portal. He's done an amazing job. I would be satisfied if we just don't lose any game we're supposed to win and pull off one of those two hard games which I see Clemson has very doable because we beat them at home last year and I think we got a lot better and they didn't get much.
The illustrious perfect season. I wouldn’t know what to do with myself
@@LockedOnWolfpackyou won’t have to know because Tennessee will take care of it in week 2😂
@@ItsWats777 bro has nothing better to do than sit around trying to defend his mid program in every comment that mentions them
I rewatched TENN's bowl game yesterday and they are the real deal!!! They have upgraded their Run game even more.. NICO can sling it and he can run the ball.. dude is slippery!!! We have to come out firing on all cylinders!!!
Can we still stop the run and get our hands on a mobile QB?? KSU cough cough..
Tennessee’s Offense is electric. An excellent test for our Defense in only Week 2. Feel like you have to contain the run game and make Nico beat you through the air
To make the cfp comfortably we can only drop one game in the regular season. Because even if we went 10-2 it’ll be “cupcake schedule” and we either lost our only 2 hard games or dropped one we shouldn’t have. I think 10-2 losing to UT & Clemson, but we make the CC game bc Clemson drops @fsu & @vt and it is a championship game for all the marbles, championship on the line, cfp birth & first round bye on the line & a chance to finally bring home a football championship to Raleigh for the first time in 45 years.
Agree. 11-1 will get us in, but 10-2 only will if we beat Tennessee, Clemson, or both. 10-2 without one of those won't do it.
Much rather just beat Clemson so we have the head-to-head over them. Control our own destiny
We win them all. This is the year. After we win the ACC championship in Charlotte then it is a different world.
There’s never been a better opportunity. The time is now
For the first time in a long time, I really believe this team has the opportunity to average 40 points per game on offense. That should be enough for an 11-1 season. Still have to play the games, but I am excited.
Given the new pieces, it’s certainly within the realm of possibility. Anything is possible with the big brain of Robert Anae.
Offensive Line will also have a huge say in this
@@LockedOnWolfpack I have not been sold on the O-line taking the next step forward that we need them to, but seeing Belton being projected as a first round pick gives me hope with Peak and Zeke!!
IMHO, if we go 4-0, I firmly believe we go 13-1/14-1. I can also see us starting 2-2 and derailing the whole season. Have excited anticipation.
Off the football field, Boo needs to announce additional seating for Carter-Finley. With all the schools removing seats, getting our stadium above 60k would be a shrewd PR move during this time of uncertainty. Additionally, he needs to get the swim facility killed by Covid back on the board. Imagine how that looks, baseball renovations, football expansion, new swim facility, additional investment... Need to make it clear that NCSU is in it to win it.
I've been wanting to see upper deck extensions on the scoreboard side for a long time now!
Win an ACC Championship and a big name bowl, and you might just get your wish.
Personally I’d love to see Carter Finley expand a bit as well. We all know the demand will always be met
@@johnlabus7359that would be incredible
As a NCSU student. We will go 9-3 been there done that. We lose to Tennessee, Clemson, and a random team we should not lose to happens every year. The third loss I bet is Cal, Stanford. But Duke would not surprise me.
Would you consider 9-3 a bad year?
@@LockedOnWolfpack no but about expected. We always look really good like we really should win the conference, but some how mess it up.
If we beat Tennessee, this season is gonna be golden
Tone setter. That atmosphere is going to be crazy electric. Already getting goosebumps thinking about it
It seems that Wolfpack Nation and you guys are the only ones that have lofty expectations for the Pack football team. All other well known college football UA-camrs and other similar social media channels seem to be overlooking the Pack. I’ve already seen many projected top 25 and CFP projections that have the Pack near 25th or completely out of the picture. I will enjoy messaging all of them should we prove them wrong.
The opportunity is before Wolfpack Football team to set new expectations nationally. We know football is capable, now they need to deliver. Additionally, MBB cannot be a flash in the pan and needs to impress early next season. Boo and the coaches have built programs for long-term success, they just need to get over that preverbal hump to be seen as excellent. The Wolfpack need to impose their will this year to prove the naysayers wrong and get them to stop thinking about the football glory days of Clempson, FSU, and Miami along with reminding everyone ACC basketball is what it is because of Case, Sloan, and Valvano.
Yep... Lucas Ross(?) has us projected at 7-5!!!
Let them overlook us! We’ll wake everyone up soon enough
@@AndyAlcon😂😂😂 unserious
As an FSU fan, I think Grayson McCall is the best qb in the nation. They’ll play FSU in the finals and it’ll be a toss up. You’ll make the playoffs probably win one game. I got you 11-1
Wow, respect that answer. We're looking to hopefully see y'all in Charlotte
SYR, GT, and Cal could be sneaky good and surprise some people... and WF could come to Raleigh looking for revenge.. can't sleep on any of them!!!
Syracuse, GT & Cal are all maturity games. I think Kenton hit the nail on the head with that. Those 3 games will show us all if this program is ready to take the next step
We go 11-1 (Loss to Tennessee) I believe that NC state sh*t ended with the ACC tournament win in basketball so I hope and pray that we don't lose any stupid or trap games. I have them beating them in clemson because I don't see that team being much better than last year As long as Garrett riley isn't being allowed to call the offense, I see this as a brutal and close win that hopefully ends the demons there. (Also Jordan Waters is undefeated against clemson) Tennessee I see dropping because they are really talented and their head coach is doing really good things there, but I hope for at least a close loss. (Even if it is still a loss) Btw if we win the ACC ship, Grayson gotta grow a mullet in honor of our quarterback if he plays elite all year.
This is the year we win at Clemson. And it will be glorious.
& you have a DEAL. If Grayson McCall leads us to the ACC Championship, I will grow a mullet in his honor.
We don't lose 3 hours by flying to California, we gain 3 hours. I'd much rather have a Nooner there than a night game! A Noon game would be like playing at 3PM. A evening game would be terrible because it would be like playing late night for us.
Honestly, it doesn't seem like the travel out there hurts that much.. the travel back kills you!!
Agree, much rather play a nooner out there than late night
@@AndyAlconflights are much better when you’re coming back with a Win 😎
Cal had a nice class in the transfer portal. We should win but I do see a dog fight.
Weirdly, yeah. They pulled in some good pieces. Like I said, that game raises a hair or two on the back of my neck
I think our secondary can hang with Tennessee, there run game is a concern in my eyes though
Tennessee being able to balance the two and keep us guessing is where I think we’ll get in trouble. A dynamic run game paired with the ability to take the top of the secondary is dangerous
Good morning Kenton and Grayson! 👋
Good Morning Katy!
I think that NC State is too mature of a team to get messy and drop the ball at the end of the season with a 12-team playoff berth on the line. They'll smash those Yellow Jackets like a fly swatter. I have the Wolfpack going 11-1 worst case scenario 10-2. If they're 11-1 best believe they're going to the ACC championship.
The senior leaders on this team will be called upon in a major way. Can’t afford lazy efforts with this type of roster
14:10 I think the reason we lost in 2022 is because our WRs dropped every pass and their mother
Keep killing it fellas
Appreciate you! Go Pack
This team can definitely win 10 games this season
Anything less would be extremely disappointing. It would be a failure
Although I would love for GameDay to be in Charlotte for the Tennessee game, I think they go to the Texas-Michigan game that same day. Unfortunately.
Big Noon Kickoff is already there. They typically try to avoid going to the same game. It’s happened only a few times
@@LockedOnWolfpack oh nice. I didn’t realize they avoid it. In that case, we are the only other option!
@@MrOctoberWufexactly! We’re the marquee game, already have the 7:30PM ABC slot (which is usually the College Gameday slot)
@@LockedOnWolfpack I’m not going to disagree. 😅
Worst case scenario we lose to both Tennessee and Clemson early. Mentally would be tough to come back from. Our season will be decided in the first 4 games.
Possibly, yes. Losing both of those games will keep us out of the CFP without the ACC Title, I believe. Resume won’t be strong enough at 10-2.
I think we have to go 11-1, 10-2 with a Win over Clemson, or win the ACCCG straight up.
@LockedOnWolfpack Right.. won't be throwing in the towel if we go 2-2.. but we would have to win out from there and get some help
We'd need utter chaos in ACC League play to have a shot at getting to Charlotte. Our margin for error would also shrink to zero. With 3 losses you can stick a fork in us
Lol, Carter Finley West🤣
Yes that's right
Clemson game gonna be gameday again if we show up 3-0
Could be! We’ll see what Clemson does in the 2 games before us
If we beat Tennessee and Clemson beats Georgia than definitely
11-1, we split Tennessee and Clemson. Not sure which one but im leaning towards beating TN and losing at Clemson.
Logical. I want the one at Clemson more. It'd much more satisfying both from a fan & strategy standpoint
UT is the season defining game like UF is for Miami.
& Clemson. That one could be the difference of making it to the ACCCG or not. Much rather beat them ourselves than hope they lose 2-3 times elsewhere
@@LockedOnWolfpack My hope is a rematch in the title game no matter who wins the 1st meeting.
That would be wild
Tennessee is having a lot of problems with their secondary; they just lost another key guy, Thomas, with an already inexperienced secondary. I think Grayson and our receiving Corps puts on a clinic with no answers from Tennessee.
Do you thank that. my boy, because you were extremely wrong 😂😂😂
I do not see NC State hanging with Tennessee for 4 quarters, honestly. The key to beating Tennessee is shutting down the Tennessee run game and I do not see that happening for two reasons. First, the tempo Tennessee's offense runs means they will usually get their yards on the ground because many teams struggle to get set on time. Second, if you watch that bowl game Tennessee played against Iowa, Iowa did a pretty decent job preventing explosive plays. But the Tennessee QB absolutely killed them on the ground and consistently moved the chains. I do not see NC State making Tennessee one dimensional on offense and that is the key to beat Tennessee.
It'll certainly be a tall task. NC State's defense has really prided itself on Run Defense these last few years. They're gonna have their hands full. I personally (Grayson) think Tennessee will overwhelm us and win the game
@@LockedOnWolfpack Good game, Wolfpack and good luck the rest of the way. 🫡
I predict a bowl game vs. ECU
Well that's interesting because ECU ain't winning 10 games
Call it Karmic Entanglement.😎
No chance
You wufpeckers have had a pretty good run these last four years vs unc but then l count the overall total games and smile…geese whiz.
Lol the New York Yankees attitude. Predictable
The game against Georgia tech l agree can be a trap game if they don't show up ready to play
Absolutely
I’m going 12-0 this year it’s time for their steak dinner and alittle gangsters paradise let’s go Wolfpack
We got Coolio in the chat 😂
Need to show the dirty foot club we are the best football program in the state
Stand on business (with clean feet)
33:11 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
We are going either 11-1 or 12-0
Which game worries you the most?
Trap game: LaTech
Would hate to relive that from 2021. Can't believe we let it get so close back then. The 2024 version of LA Tech is much worse though
If we can beat Tennessee, we can beat anyone. Just don't get beat in a trap game before then.
We ain’t losing to Western Carolina. Zero chance.
@@LockedOnWolfpack Take care of business and don't pull an App State upset, but yeah they should be able to get the dub
@@stephenwilkins3606pretty comfortably. Biggest thing is keeping everyone healthy
we will go 11-1
Who's the 1 Loss to?
@@LockedOnWolfpack CAL
@@wynnsouthwell1oh wow. First victim of ACC After Dark
@@LockedOnWolfpack its gonna be a trap game😥
I think Clem falters again this year which makes way for up to FOUR undefeated teams in ACC play!!! And all four of those play Clemson.. NCST, L'ville, FSU, and VT.. Lose one and i think you may be done... or there could be 5 one-loss teams!!!
Exactly why @ Clemson is the biggest game of the year for us. It’s an absolute must win. Otherwise we’ll just be rooting for chaos for everyone else. Much rather be in control of our own destiny
WTH!!! You 2 are picking us to win games now! Did last year teach you nothing?!
😂 What if I told you we made schedule predictions for last season and we both said 9-3? How'd that turn out?
I’ll bet my favorite hat that neither of you picked last year’s path to 9-3.
I think our depth will be tested early. Big games = Big injuries. If we can split or win out Tenn/Clemson without any major injuries, this could truly be a special season.
Beating UNC will be significant as they will begin graduating 4 year players who never got a win against us. We get the opposite. This is culture. Continuing streaks like that against teams you face every year eventually equal beating them before the first snap. Clemson has an edge on just about every team in the conference because of past performance. ie…On paper we should beat Clemson. We beat them last year and we’ve improved our roster significantly more than they have. But they are still Clemson and a L is kind of anticipated. I want that kind of relationship with UNC.
8-4 losses to Tennessee, Clemson, Georgia Tech, UNC
@@hudson-yv6uj At the very least, thankful we have a Bye before those last two!!
Brutal
@@AndyAlconcould make a real difference for the final push
Good luck beating Clemson at Death Valley ….especially with that drunk qb from coastal ….enjoy
It's no easy task. Drunk QB tho? Who's your team
@@LockedOnWolfpack everybody under the sun knows that kid is a party boy… the entire time at coastal was one big party…keep him out of the bars prior to the game maybe all will be fine