Highlighted by standout quarterback Devin Leary and one of the top linebacking groups in the nation, NC State boasts a bevy of talent on both sides of the ball.

Every college football enthusiast’s favorite list to get mad at has made its return, with ESPN’s Way-Too-Early top 25 bringing all the hot takes fans are accustomed to. Of those takes includes a questionable placement of NC State at No. 8 in the nation.

The announcement of the All-ACC teams saw eight Wolfpack players make a roster, with six of those being mentioned as All-ACC First Team.

A stellar game from Drake Thomas earns the linebackers an A+ to headline some all around solid defensive grades.

No. 20 NC State football did its part in continuing the fight for an ACC championship game appearance, defeating Syracuse 41-17 at home.

Despite allowing 45 points, the Wolfpack defense earned high marks this week for its performance against an incredibly powerful Wake Forest offense.

In a battle of Daves, Wake Forest once again came out on top, turning away NC State’s seasonal ambitions.

NC State football suffered a brutal 45-42 loss on the road to No. 12 Wake Forest, which could ultimately be the death of its aspirations of making the ACC championship.

Pack football still controls its own destiny after an important win over Louisville. From run game to the D-line, here are beat writer Jaylan Harrington’s biggest takeaways.

It's no secret that everything that could’ve gone wrong for the Pack did in Saturday's football game against Miami. For the defense especially, it was a night of constant struggle that sees the defensive grades plummet this week.