ACC Football Coverage

Doeren: There's a lot of talent out there. Now we've got to get it all pointed in the right direction

NC State football had 18 guys in their first college practice and 32 new players. Head coach Dave Doeren spoke about blending the new and old, plus what stands out about QB Grayson McCall and other offseason moves

McCall: It'll probably look a little weird seeing myself on tape in the No. 2 for the first time

Coastal Carolina transfer QB Grayson McCall has worn the No. 10 for as long as he can remember. With that number taken by KC Concepcion, he's going with No. 2. But that won't change what we see on the field. The 3x Sun Belt Player of the Year is now ready to show what he can in the ACC.

Brown: I want to be my own guy. I want to build my own legacy

NC State's Sean Brown made the switch from safety to linebacker this offseason. Brown is excited about the move and spoke about how he's been preparing and what advice he got from Peyton Wilson

Collins: Our group (WR's) need to do more for our team

NC State receiver Dacari Collins looks to build off the momentum he built towards the end of the 2023 season. He hopes a year under his belt in Robert Anae's system will help. Collins also spoke about the chemistry he's building with transfer QB Grayson McCall

Coley: Hold my own and lock down my side

Maryland transfer DB Corey Coley was enjoying being in some new threads own his first day of spring practice with NC State. Coley spoke to the media about his excitement to learn and grow in Coach Gibson's defense

Vann: Felt like there was a lot more I could do before I left here

NC State defensive end Davin Vann returned for his senior season to improve his draft stock and grow as a leader. He spoke to the media following the opening session of spring practice

McCall: A dream come true for me

Coastal Carolina transfer quarterback Grayson McCall spoke to the media for the first time since transferring to State for his final season of college football. McCall spoke about his decision, what he learned from his time at CCU and what excites him about the offense

Grimes: From being back home, to the coaching staff to the players... all the pieces came together

Former Millbrook star Wesley Grimes transferred to State from Wake Forest. Grimes says he grew a lot as a player and a young man while at Wake, but is happy for the opportunity to be back home

Waters: At the end of the day it's a business and I had to make a decision for myself

Former Duke running back transferred to NC State for his final year of eligibility. Waters spoke about the decision to stay close to home, what he took away from his time at Duke and what he can bring to this offense.

Rogers: Coming in I know I can contribute to the team and be a part of something special

Former Rolesville star Noah Rogers transferred to NC State after one season at Ohio State. Rogers spoke to the media about his decision and what excites him about the Pack's offense

Geoff Collins hired as North Carolina's new defense coordinator

North Carolina announced Friday it has hired former Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins as its new defensive coordinator. Collins has 27 years of collegiate coaching experience.

UNC football hires Geoff Collins as new defensive coordinator

North Carolina announced Friday it has hired Geoff Collins as its new defensive coordinator. Collins has 27 years of collegiate coaching experience.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Armstrong: We still had a shot, right, and I went out there and threw a pick.

NC State quarterback Brennan Armstrong spoke to the media following a 28-19 loss to Kansas State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl

Doeren: To be back to compete for that 10th win is meaningful

NC State head coach Dave Doeren alongside Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman spoke to the media ahead of Thursday's Pop Tarts Bowl matchup

Best bowl performances by Duke football players

Duke football's most memorable bowl moments include close losses in the Rose Bowl, a dominant win in the Orange Bowl and a late fumble costing them victory in the Belk Bowl.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

NC State, UNC and Duke coaches explain how they build rosters with high school recruits and transfer portal

NC State's Dave Doeren, North Carolina's Mack Brown and Duke's Manny Diaz explain how they build their football rosters with the transfer portal and National Signing Day.

Manny Diaz on being named Duke's head football coach: 'The timing was perfect'

On Friday, new Duke football coach Manny Diaz joined "The Adam Gold Show" on 99.9 The Fan.

North Carolina gets commitment from former Texas A&M, LSU QB Max Johnson

Max Johnson has committed to play for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Johnson is expected to compete for the Tar Heels' starting quarterback position in the 2024 season.

Former Texas A&M, LSU QB Max Johnson commits to North Carolina

Max Johnson, a former Texas A&M and LSU quarterback, has committed to play for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Johnson is expected to compete for the Tar Heels' starting quarterback position in the 2024 season.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Holliday: NC State is now the ACC's best team

If football were like basketball and the ACC were to hold say a four team tournament, and if the CFP were to include 12 teams (which will happen next year) NC State would be my pick to win the ACC title, and in basketball parlance get the automatic bid.

Bob Holliday, WRAL Sports contributor

Wolfpack rolls UNC 39-20; Doeren hoping to keep talent together

It was all Wolfpack Saturday night at Carter-Finley Stadium, as Brennan Armstrong threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns, two of which went to freshman phenom KC Concepcion. Head coach Dave Doeren is hoping to keep the talent on the roster and shoo away potential NIL poachers.

Slideshow: NC State roll UNC 39-20

The NC State offense came out swinging and the defense held strong against Drake Maye and the Tar Heels Saturday night at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Syracuse hangs on to defeat Wake Forest 35-31 and gain bowl eligibility for second straight year

Garrett Shrader threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, Daniel Villari threw for one and rushed for one, Damien Alford had two scores, and Syracuse became bowl eligible for the second straight season, defeating Wake Forest 35-31.

MARK FRANK, Associated Press

NC State rolls past rival North Carolina on senior night

NC State capped a remarkable in-season turnaround with its sixth win in its last seven games. The Wolfpack won its third straight against rival North Carolina

Brian Murphy, WRAL

'As we all know the grass isn't always greener': Dave Doeren looks ahead to the "messy" side of college football

With the regular season finale upon us, the transfer portal season is coming soon. NC State head coach Dave Doeren calls it "a mess" and hopes kids are getting good advice when it comes to deciding to transfer.