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NC State Wolfpack drop to 3-3 and 13th in the ACC after a 38-14 loss to Wake Forest. CJ Bailey throws for 241 yards, but the running game stalls with Davion Gause managing only 11 rushing yards. The defense allows Gio Lopez to throw three touchdowns.

We break down the offensive line vulnerabilities, Keenan Jackson’s receiving stats, and Popo Aguirre’s 12 tackles. Scott analyzes the need for quicker releases against Stanford's faster defensive front. The episode covers the team's standing, strengths, and realistic season outlook heading into the road trip.

Key players discussed include CJ Bailey, Davion Gause, Keenan Jackson, Elijah Satchell, Popo Aguirre, Gio Lopez, and Jack Foley. Topics include ACC power rankings, pass protection issues, run game inefficiency, and the upcoming challenge against the Stanford Cardinal.

In this episode: ACC Division Ranking & Standing · Strengths & Question Marks · Season Outlook & Stanford Preview.

More Wolfpack coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/nc-state-wolfpack-football/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/ncsu/2026-10-17/transcript.html

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