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NC State football snatched defeat from the jaws of victory on the road, falling to Vanderbilt, 35-31, in unbelievable fashion on Saturday afternoon. The Wolfpack (1-2, 0-1 ACC) came away with what should have been a game-sealing interception by Brody Barnhardt with just over one minute left to play, but a fumble in the end zone by CJ Bailey with one second remaining led to a touchdown by Vanderbilt to pull out the win.On this episode of the Postgame Podcast, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark will have immediate analysis from NC State vs. Vanderbilt, highlight standout players from the game and break down what it means moving forward. Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast!0:00 Analyzing the collapse11:20 Offensive performance review14:40 Defensive struggles 17:01 Critique of final play 21:27 Coaching and accountability 25:15 The road ahead 34:02 Personnel and team reality 37:24 Defensive consistency issues 40:32 Final look at game decisions 47:44 Closing thoughts

NC State football is less than 24 hours away from one of the most critical litmus tests of the season against Vanderbilt in Nashville. The Wolfpack is seeking a 2-1 start to the season, and a first Power Four non-conference road win under Dave Doeren to erase the stench of an ugly Week 0 loss.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 non-conference contest. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

NC State football is set to play in one of the most critical litmus tests of the season on Saturday against Vanderbilt in Nashville. The Wolfpack is seeking a 2-1 start to the season and a first Power Four non-conference road win under Dave Doeren to erase the stench of an ugly Week 0 loss. On this episode of the Pregame Podcast, Chris Lee of Vandy247 joins us to discuss the matchup between NC State and Vanderbilt, Clark Lea's success with the program, Jared Curtis taking over at quarterback and the defensive playmakers to know. Get all of that and and more on the latest Pregame Podcast!

It's now been five days since NC State's 73-0 win over Richmond to open the home portion of the 2026 season, so we're putting a bow on it with our final thoughts. The Wolfpack got back on track with a win over the Spiders, but what can truly translate from the domination over an FCS opponent?On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Michael Clark joins the show to break down some film of NC State's win, discuss CJ Bailey and Duke Scott getting back on track on offense, how Bailey Benson stepped up early on defense and Jackson Vick putting together a strong outing. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!0:00 Introduction and show opener1:16 Recapping the Richmond win3:41 Takeaways and expectations5:20 Looking ahead to Vanderbilt7:01 Coaching and season stakes9:02 Road game history and context10:28 Film room: Offensive analysis13:07 Duke Scott's performance16:05 Passing game and execution19:18 Quarterback mechanics review22:21 Receiving corps evaluation25:49 Defensive play breakdown29:44 Vanderbilt's offensive threat31:46 Linebacker competition33:51 Secondary and closing thoughts35:49 Final strategies for victory

NC State football has a chance to do something it has never done under Dave Doeren -- win a non-conference road game against a Power Four opponent. To be fair, Doeren has had only four opportunities, but Saturday in Vanderbilt is another chance to check a critical box for the Wolfpack's head coach.On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we discuss why the Vanderbilt matchup is so critical for NC State and Dave Doeren, Jared Curtis being named the starter for the Commodores, how the Wolfpack can erase some of the questions from Week 0 and what State players have said about the matchup. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!0:00 Introduction and coffee chat1:36 NC State's big opportunity3:42 Analyzing Vanderbilt7:04 Quarterback spotlight