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The Philip Rivers hire is officially official. The NC State Board of Trustees held a vote on Friday morning that officially approved Rivers as the next head coach of the Wolfpack, leading into the 2027 season. On this episode of the Coffee With Cory, we discuss what we know thus far from NC State on the Philip Rivers hire, the terms of the deal and what to know moving forward. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!(0:00) Philip Rivers hire reaction(3:37) Program future and goals(5:23) NIL and grassroots support(7:36) Assembling the coaching staff(9:41) Financial commitment details(12:32) Challenges of roster depth(14:24) Leadership and accountability(16:58) Fan support and engagement (19:36) Addressing coaching skepticism (21:55) National media and optimism(24:27) Press conference and wrap-up

Currently riding a three-game winning streak to start the season, Justin Gainey and the NC State men's basketball team will host Troy (1-2) on Friday evening. There will be a familiar face on the other sideline, with former Wolfpack assistant Adam Howard returning to Raleigh as the head coach of the Trojans.On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Adam Howard joins the show to reflect on his time at NC State, break down what to expect from his current Troy roster and what he's seen from the current Wolfpack team under Justin Gainey. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

We're just under 48 hours away from NC State and Syracuse kicking off in the season finale for the Wolfpack, which will include Senior Day festivities. State comes in at 4-5 (2-4 ACC) and in desperate need of a win to once again wash the taste of defeat out of its mouth following the loss to Duke last week.On this episode of the Pregame Podcast, Mike McAllister of CuseNation joins us to break down the NC State vs. Syracuse matchup, take a look at offensive playmakers like Steve Angeli, Umari Hatcher and Tylik Hill, defensive names to know and give a prediction for the Saturday afternoon matchup. Get all of that and more on the latest Pregame Podcast!

NC State football is finalizing a deal to bring Philip Rivers back to Raleigh as the head coach of the football program he helped build as a player. But what does the Wolfpack legend truly mean to the program and the fan base as he returns home?On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a trip down memory lane with Joe Ovies of The OG Podcast to discuss Rivers' playing days with NC State, what his hire says about the Wolfpack and its fan base and what it will take to make this work. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

NC State men's basketball cruised to a 3-0 start on the season with a 94-60 victory over Presbyterian behind a balanced scoring attack from the Wolfpack's starters. Three of the Pack's starters finished in double figures -- including double-doubles from Ven-Allen Lubin and Paul McNeil -- while Preston Edmead added six points and a game-high six assists at the point.On this episode of the Postgame Podcast, Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble take a look back on NC State's win over Presbyterian, how each starter played a key role, big games for Christian Hammond and Zymicah Wilkins off the bench and what this game means moving forward. Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast!

NC State football is finalizing a deal with Philip Rivers as the next head coach, which has stolen the national headlines this week. Pack Power Editor Cory Smith, Charlie Gribble and Trinity Road Times' Alec Lower discuss why this hire was worth the big swing, pros and cons of the hire and how a 24-team playoff changes things for the Wolfpack.On the second half of the show, the guys will break down the start of the men's basketball season under Justin Gainey, men's soccer advancing to the ACC Tournament semifinals, and sprinkle in some women's basketball and Joe Thuney discussion. Get all of that and more on the latest Pack Power Weekly Podcast!(3:00) The Philip Rivers hire(11:50) Is Rivers Worth the Gamble?(20:40) Importance of long-term backing(32:00) Men's basketball analysis(48:00) NC State MSOC win over Wake(53:26) Women's basketball update(59:55) Joe Thuney to NC State Ring of Honor

NC State football finalizing a deal with Philip Rivers as the next head coach has stolen the headlines, but the Wolfpack still has three games left this season. The Pack (4-5, 2-4 ACC) is coming off a lopsided loss to Duke that was frustrating in more ways than one, with several costly injuries potentially leaving the team with even more question marks heading into Senior Day against Syracuse.On today's episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll take a look at the latest depth chart for NC State, where things stand heading into Syracuse, what the injuries mean for the Wolfpack and when we could potentially see them return. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory.(2:39) Roster injury breakdown(8:01) Depth chart analysis(11:18) Strategic outlook(15:49) Why a Bowl Game is Still Important(16:45) Closing remarks

Philip Rivers is returning to Raleigh. The legendary NC State quarterback and Wolfpack Hall of Famer is finalizing a deal with the program to become its 37th head coach. Rivers takes over as head coach despite having no prior college coaching experience, but has served for the last six years as the head coach at Fairhope (Ala.) St. Michael. On this episode of the Emergency Podcast, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark discuss NC State's decision to hire Philip Rivers, why this can be different from previous high school-to-college head coaching hires, and what to expect from Rivers in Raleigh. Get all of that and more on the latest episode of the Emergency Podcast.(0:00) The Philip Rivers hiring(5:39) Strategic program impact(11:56) Staffing and building trust(20:30) Timeline and financial goals(25:12) NIL and roster rebuilding(30:55) Coaching leadership qualities(36:48) Potential staff connections(42:03) Commitment to high standards(48:10) The necessity of investment (54:00) Final thoughts and outlook

RALEIGH, N.C. -- For the second time this season, NC State football was smashed by an in-state rival, losing to Duke, 41-3. That puts the Wolfpack at 0-2 in games against ACC teams in the state by a combined score of 79-17 in losses to Wake Forest and Duke.The Wolfpack failed to reach the red zone with its starting offensive unit on the field and didn't score points after a field goal on the opening drive. State's defense gave up three touchdowns and more overall yards (221) to Nate Sheppard than the offense posted (217) on the afternoon. And the Pack gave up the first kick-six since 2016, with the special teams getting in on the all-around failure.Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark recap the Wolfpack's lopsided loss, what led to the struggles on offense and defense, CJ Bailey not getting the job done and the injuries that just keep stacking up. Get all of that and more on the Postgame Podcast.(0:00) Initial game recap (5:04) Offensive and injury issues (8:55) Quarterback analysis(12:22) Roster management and strategy(16:43) Comparison to ACC peers(20:43) Defensive personnel review(26:08) Offensive line and rebuild(30:50) Funding and program future(35:52) GM search and team leadership(40:02) Recruiting and player retention(43:56) Concluding thoughts

NC State football is less than 24 hours away from a massive in-state battle against Duke inside Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack (4-4, 2-3 ACC) is looking to keep the good vibes rolling under Todd Goebbel against a Blue Devils (6-2, 3-2 ACC) team that has one of the most explosive running backs in the country.On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll take a look at the Pack Priorities for NC State football to get a win on offense and defense, along with a prediction for Saturday's crucial rivalry contest. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!