BIG OPPORTUNITIES for Duke & NC State - Will They Rise To the Challenge? #NCPork
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In this new edition of Bold North State Football Daily, host Mike Waddell is joined by veteran coaches Tim Brewster and Jim Collins for a deep dive into another wild weekend across the college football landscape — with a special focus on North Carolina’s Big Four.
The crew breaks down Wake Forest’s impressive win over SMU, while also unpacking tough losses for both NC State and UNC. From the Deacs’ defensive surge to the Wolfpack’s continued inconsistency and the Tar Heels’ struggles under Bill Belichick, the conversation blends on-field insight with behind-the-scenes perspective from decades inside college football locker rooms.
Beyond the scores, the panel tackles the national coaching carousel, the growing impact of NIL and transfer-portal dynamics on team culture, and the unrelenting pressures facing coaches at programs like LSU, Florida, and UCLA.
Looking ahead, Waddell, Brewster, and Collins set the stage for a big weekend in the Bold North State:
- Duke at Clemson (Saturday, Noon) 
- UNC at Syracuse (Friday, 7:30 PM) 
- Wake Forest at Florida State (Saturday, 7:30 PM) 
- NC State vs Georgia Tech — Wolfpack Homecoming, under the lights at Carter-Finley Stadium, and the site of the OLD NORTH STATE TAILGATE’s 16th tour stop of the 2025 season! 
Presented by North Carolina Pork — the Official Flavor of Football Weekends in the Bold North State.







