2026 season preview: Is NC State the ACC Sleeper Ready to Break Through?

This episode previews NC State as a possible ACC sleeper for 2026: quarterback C.J. Bailey is back, Dave Doeren is back for year 14, and the offense returns key pieces with transfer reinforcements.

The defense needs upgrades but incoming transfers could help, and a favorable schedule — just two true road games until late November— gives the Wolfpack a real chance to compete in the conference behind top contenders like Miami.