How much should the ugly performance in the season opener at Virginia actually change expectations for NC State this season?

How much should the ugly performance in the season opener at Virginia actually change expectations for NC State this season?

NC State opens the 2026 season with a major ACC road test against Virginia, and we're breaking down the betting lines, player props, and paths to a Wolfpack upset. Can CJ Bailey and NC State prove the oddsmakers wrong in Charlottesville?

James Henderson and Jake McSwain break down which ACC football teams they’re buying and selling heading into the 2026 season, with schedule strength, quarterback play, roster talent, and momentum driving the discussion.

NC State just scored a massive late Transfer Portal win, with Ven-Allen Lubin returning to the Wolfpack for another season. For Justin Gainey, this could dramatically change the ceiling of his first NC State roster. Here are some more thoughts on Lubin's return to NC State!

In this IPS Take, James Henderson and Jake go point-by-point through the case against Doeren: his sub-.500 ACC record, zero 10-win seasons in 14 years, zero ACC Championship appearances, and a losing bowl record against Power Conference opponents

Today we break down five names NC State fans need to know: each enters the season with a different path to a potentially significant role — from transfers looking to make an immediate impact to returning players positioned for breakout seasons.

In this breakdown, we look at NC State's pursuit of Ven-Allen Lubin, one of the most efficient players in the ACC last season, as well as discuss a potential alternative option in Micah Handlogten.

We're back on youtube laying out five factors for a successful NC State football season and this time, Jake McSwain joins James Henderson to rank them from least to most important.

NC State attacked the Transfer Portal harder than almost anybody in college basketball — but the real story is how Justin Gainey built this roster. This isn’t just about Transfer Portal rankings or winning the offseason press conference.

The ACC Transfer Portal cycle has produced some of the best recruiting classes in college basketball — and a few programs absolutely dominated. In this breakdown, we rank the top five ACC Transfer Portal winners and explain exactly why their classes work.

The numbers from his freshman year at Maryland aren't going to jump off the page. But if you stop at the stat line with Darius Adams, you're missing the point entirely — and NC State head coach Justin Gainey knows it.

In this video feature, RJ Keene II explains why NC State stood out in the transfer portal, the importance of fit vs. opportunity, and how his role has evolved from high-volume scorer to a winning, team-first player at the college level.

In this video, we break down Eemeli Yalaho’s skillset from his time at Washington State — including his 40% three-point shooting, elite floor spacing, and how he fits into NC State’s offensive system

In this college basketball film breakdown, we analyze why UC Irvine center Kyle Evans could be a game-changing piece for the NC State Wolfpack and head coach Justin Gainey.

In this film breakdown, we analyze how NC State signee Preston Edmead’s elite shot creation, off-the-dribble shooting, and playmaking translate to the ACC.

NC State basketball is in a critical transfer portal cycle under Justin Gainey, and the Wolfpack’s potential roster is starting to come into focus. In this video, we share our thoughts on a realistic starting lineup of options out of the portal and much more!

In this video, we break down what Christian Hammond brings to NC State Basketball, how he fits into Justin Gainey’s system, and why his shooting ability, versatility, and pick-and-roll efficiency make him one of the most important additions for the Wolfpack this offseason.