After drubbing Stanford on Thursday, NC State had its hands full with Cal on Sunday afternoon, in no small part because Tilda Trygger missed the game because of an illness. The Wolfpack clearly suffered for her absence at both ends of the floor but made enough plays to avoid an upset.

QB Max Johnson: Johnson, the Tar Heels' backup quarterback, is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to On3. Johnson was the team's starter in 2024, but broke his leg in the season-opener against Minnesota. He started one game in 2025. (Dec. 5)

The Wolfpack had five wins against teams with eight or more wins in 2025. In 2026, N.C. State plays only five teams that won eight or more games this season, meaning the Pack has an opportunity to make a run to Charlotte and the ACC championship game.

NC State football running back Hollywood Smothers intends to enter the transfer portal after leading the ACC in rushing in 2025.

What channel is the Memphis football vs NC State Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl game on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.

The N.C. State Wolfpack beat the North Carolina Tar Heels in a Week 14 college football game. Here are the highlights.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Wolfpack finished regular season 7-5; earned Gasparilla Bowl invite. Transfer portal opens Jan. 2–16; RB Hollywood Smothers intends to enter. NCAA only features one portal window, but ...

Memphis football will face NC State in the Gasparilla Bowl on Dec. 19. The game will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Dec. 19 (1:30 p.m. CT, ESPN).

It's UNC football at N.C. State in a Tobacco Road rivalry game. Here are some things to watch and a prediction for Tar Heels vs. Wolfpack.

One of those players is former Buffalo wide receiver Victor Snow, who announced his transfer to NC State on Sunday, Jan. 4.