One of the messages of the week for Duke football ahead of its ACC opener vs. NC State was playing complementary football, and on Saturday night at Wallace Wade Stadium, the Blue Devils delivered. In their 45-33 win over the Wolfpack,

Hollywood Smothers is living up to his first name as one of the early stars of the season. That's good news for N.C. State as it prepares for Duke.

Nov 30, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver J.J. Jones (13) scores a touchdown as North Carolina State Wolfpack cornerback Devon Marshall (16) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

NC State is full steam ahead on recruiting in the 2027 cycle as the in-state crop of prospects rivals many around the country. The Wolfpack is focused on keeping as many of the local recruits at home as possible as it ramps up its efforts with the next class.

North Carolina Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick isn't seen as a national story anymore after a 2-4 start to the "Chapel Bill" era.

The Wolfpack is off this week but returns to action Oct. 25 when it travels to Pittsburgh for the fourth ACC matchup.

Notre Dame football will welcome in the North Carolina State Wolfpack, and here is a detailed breakdown of the Irish’s opponent.

The No. 6 ranked Duke Blue Devils have been picked to repeat as Atlantic Coast Conference champions despite losing Cooper Flagg and four other players to the NBA draft, while N.C. State senior forward Darrion Williams was pegged as the conference's Preseason Player of the Year.

The Wolfpack has lost three of its past four games and could use a strong win after its blowout loss at Notre Dame two weeks ago.