Backing The Pack

Photo by Lance King/Getty Images Two forced fumbles are the difference as the Wolfpack offense struggles to do anything NC State’s home tilt with Northern Illinois started off well enough, with the Wolfpack tallying three tackles-for-loss on the Huskies first six plays, forcing a punt, and then driving 64 yards for a touchdown. The defense would carry on from there, … [Read more...] about Defense, Special Teams carry NC State to 24-17 win over Northern Illinois

Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Getting to know the Huskies Fresh off a fresh butt-whipping at the hands of Clemson, NC State will welcome Northern Illinois to town. Dave Doeren’s former employer has already taken down Notre Dame this year, so the Huskies are plenty capable of pulling the upset in Raleigh. Let’s get to know them. Northern … [Read more...] about NC State Opponent SWOT: Northern Illinois

Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’d be nice if this game went well. Dave Doeren goes up against his former program for the first time this week, as NC State meets Northern Illinois for the second time ever, and the first time in this century. From 2010 through 2014, which includes Doeren’s two seasons, the Huskies won 56 games, and earned an … [Read more...] about Northern Illinois brings the Hammock District to Raleigh

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images A look at games that might pique your interest Buckle up, because we have ourselves a pretty great week of college football ahead of us. Thursday’s bound to disappoint, but maybe we’ll get an interesting game out of it. There’s always Cowboys-Giants on Amazon Prime if you want to watch an NFL version of disappointment. Friday … [Read more...] about Week 5 Football: What to Watch

Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images The Pack opens conference play on Dec. 15. The ACC women’s basketball schedules were released Tuesday night along with the men’s, and we’ll see Wes Moore’s club begin the league slate with a marquee national television game against Louisville in mid-December. That road trip aside, it’s a very friendly start to conference play for the … [Read more...] about NC State women’s hoops ACC schedule released