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State, Duke QBs make list of highest paid college players

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Carolina Hurricanes team preview: Can they get over the hump?

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Why Duke went all in on football: Blue Devils invest heavily

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Native American chief says it’s time to make the Commanders the Redskins again

Blackfeet chief John Two Guns White Calf, left, who served as the inspiration for the Washington Redskins logo that represented the NFL franchise on the field from 1972 to 2020. (Getty Images)
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Family of Blackfeet chief who inspired Redskins logo wants it back

Voice of the Wolfpack Gary Hahn.
Featured stories, N.C. State

Media unfairly criticizes Gary Hahn, the longtime voice of N.C. State athletics, who announces retirement

Recruiting Numbers Show Clear Advantage for UNC Over NC State
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Recruiting Numbers Show Clear Advantage for UNC Over NC State

September 27, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The North Carolina State Wolfpack has landed a total of 18 commitments in the 2026 recruiting class, which is below average compared to some schools, including the overwhelming difference between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels. Please click here for more.

Wolfpack Lose Again: NC State’s Second Consecutive Defeat Hurts
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Wolfpack Lose Again: NC State’s Second Consecutive Defeat Hurts

September 27, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Virginia Tech entered Carter-Finley Stadium with an interim head coach, a 1-3 record and loads of uncertainty about the roster moving forward in the season. The Hokies walked away with a 23-21 win over NC State, shocking the Wolfpack at home. Please click here for more.

What we learned from Duke football’s 38-3 ACC victory at Syracuse
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What we learned from Duke football’s 38-3 ACC victory at Syracuse

September 27, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Call it a complete-game ACC victory for the Blue Devils (3-2, 2-0 ACC), who had a few too many penalties but were turnover free. Please click here for more.

5 takeaways as Duke hangs 45 points on N.C. State
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5 takeaways as Duke hangs 45 points on N.C. State

September 20, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

There was no shortage of excitement in this matchup, but following the team’s 45-33 win, a few items stood out. Here are five takeaways from Duke’s 45-33 victory over NC State. Please click here for more.

Social Media Reacts to North Carolina’s Blowout Loss to UCF
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Social Media Reacts to North Carolina’s Blowout Loss to UCF

September 20, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

After facing two inferior opponents, North Carolina played someone with just as much talent as they did, and lost 34-9. Here are some reactions on social media. Please click here for more.

Canes considering signing center Michael McLeod after sexual assault acquittal
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Canes considering signing center Michael McLeod after sexual assault acquittal

September 19, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Carolina Hurricanes are exploring whether to sign center Michael McLeod, WRAL Sports has learned. McLeod is one of five hockey players acquitted in July on charges of sexual assault stemming from an incident in 2018. Please click here for more.

NC State, Wade lose out to Wake, Forbes for two Highly-Touted Recruits
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NC State, Wade lose out to Wake, Forbes for two Highly-Touted Recruits

September 19, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Two of those high school players, four-star twin forwards Gavin and Gallagher Placide, included NC State in their top six schools before making their decision Thursday afternoon. Unfortunately for Wade, the Placide twins committed to an in-state rival rather than the Wolfpack. Please click here for more.

Duke football vs NC State predictions, picks, odds
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Duke football vs NC State predictions, picks, odds

September 19, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Duke’s defense will be tested by the ACC’s leading rusher in Hollywood Smothers combined with quarterback CJ Bailey. The Blue Devils must contain the Wolfpack offense and eliminate costly mistakes to give Darian Mensah and the Blue Devils offense the chance to get moving. Please click here for more.

Breaking Down Early Season Film on Duke and NC State
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Breaking Down Early Season Film on Duke and NC State

September 19, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

NC State will travel just down the road to Durham to face the Duke Blue Devils, who fell to 1-2 last Saturday with a loss to Tulane. Despite being loaded with top-end talent on both sides of the ball, Duke couldn’t beat two tough opponents in Illinois and the Green Wave. Please click here for more.

14 male athletes who played at NC State file sexual abuse lawsuit
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14 male athletes who played at NC State file sexual abuse lawsuit

September 19, 2025 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Fourteen former N.C. State male athletes have officially filed a lawsuit in state court alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack’s former director of sports medicine, expanding a case that began with a federal lawsuit from a single athlete three years ago. Please click here for more.

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