With Dave Doeren's Wolfpack gearing up for conference play, hosts James Henderson and Jake McSwain launch our season-long Pick'em at insidepacksports.com and break down six Week 1 ACC games against the spread.

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.

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.

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.

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!

NC State Basketball is entering a critical offseason as Justin Gainey prepares for the transfer portal—and the direction of the Wolfpack roster starts here.

NC State Basketball officially enters a new era as Justin Gainey takes over the Wolfpack program. With the NCAA Tournament expectations always looming and the transfer portal opening, what are the biggest priorities for Gainey right now?

NC State Basketball is in the NCAA Tournament under Will Wade, and the Wolfpack open with a rematch against Texas in Dayton. In this breakdown, we analyze the key adjustments NC State must make from the first game between the Wolfpack and Longhorns.

In this breakdown, we analyze where NC State and Will Wade’s first-year group stand heading into the heart of ACC play, with a focus on résumé math, quad wins, and what it actually takes to get into March Madness this season.

NC State basketball found answers in an ACC win over Boston College — and the biggest takeaway wasn’t at the top of the box score. It was the Wolfpack’s role players stabilizing the rotation at a critical point in the season.