Impact analysis: What RB Hollywood Smothers’ return means for NC State

It was another night of welcomed news for NC State as redshirt freshman running back Hollywood Smothers announced he will be back with the Wolfpack for the 2025 season Thursday night.  The former Oklahoma transfer became the second young playmaker to sign a new contract with 1Pack NIL, joining freshman quarterback CJ Bailey, who did so Tuesday night.  Here’s what Smothers’ return to Raleigh means for the Wolfpack moving forward.