
N.C. State Wolfpack Eyes Acceleration in 2026 Season
The Wolfpack look to build on an 8‑5 2025 campaign, leveraging key returnees and transfers as they target a top‑ten ACC finish.
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The Wolfpack look to build on an 8‑5 2025 campaign, leveraging key returnees and transfers as they target a top‑ten ACC finish.

Virginia and NC State open the 2026 college football season in a matchup that could hinge on the performance of NC State’s third‑year quarterback CJ Bailey and the Cavaliers’ revamped offensive line.
With preseason practice underway, the Wolfpack’s coaching staff details the expected starting eleven, highlighted by quarterback CJ Bailey, running back Duke Scott and defensive tackle Isaiah Shirley, while outlining new additions and depth options.

Gary L. Wilson, a 1960s Duke football standout and longtime trustee, passed away at 86, leaving behind a legacy of athletic achievement, board service, and community philanthropy.

The Los Angeles Angels have long been plagued by a draft‑development paradox: high‑profile selections often stall in the minor leagues, leaving the big‑league club scrambling for ready‑made talent. Nolan Schanuel, the 2023 first‑round pick, burst onto the scene just weeks after signing, earning a spot in the lineup despite modest batting averages and limited power. With a thin pipeline of alternatives, the team has been forced to keep him as the everyday starter.

The NCAA has approved a rule that lets athletes who enroll after their 19th birthday play up to five seasons, eliminating redshirt constraints and giving players such as Will Wilson and CJ Bailey extended eligibility.

Jacob Smith, a right‑handed pitcher recovering from Tommy John surgery, has left the NC State football team to focus on baseball, prompting the Wolfpack to rely on three scholarship quarterbacks including transfer Tad Hudson.
After exceeding preseason expectations and finishing fourth in the Big 12, the UCF Knights open the NCAA Tournament against N.C. State, then meet top‑seeded Auburn and Milwaukee, hoping to extend a surprising run.

Beechwood’s Caleb Arrasmith delivered a complete‑game shutout while Ryle’s Nik Carter and Anthony Coppola powered a 5‑1 victory, positioning both teams for the upcoming title clash.

After 22 years in the Wolfpack’s coaching ranks, Chris Hart is poised to lead the NC State baseball team, with former players praising his developmental impact and commitment.

Chris Hart, a longtime NC State baseball assistant, has been named the 17th head coach of the Wolfpack, bringing a track record of player development, elite recruiting and deep program knowledge.