Live pregame updates: NC State at No. 21 Clemson
NC State football will face off against No. 21 Clemson at noon Saturday— an ACC opener for a Wolfpack squad that finished the first quarter of its season 2-1. The Tigers are 1-1 so far this fall and spent last week on a bye.
Freshman quarterback CJ Bailey will lead the program into Clemson’s “Death Valley,” lining up under center in front of more than 85,000 fans at Memorial Stadium. Graduate signal-caller Grayson McCall is not expected to play today, while standout cornerbacks Aydan White and Brandon Cisse could return to the field.
TheWolfpacker.com made the trip to Clemson and will post updates from the hours leading up to kickoff, making note of any important injury notes and much more.
Live pregame updates: NC State at No. 21 Clemson
11:34
Clemson starting slot receiver Tyler Brown will not play against the Pack.
11:28
The Pack is rolling with the usual starting offensive line in warmups. From left to right: Anthony Belton, Anthony Carter Jr., Zeke Correll, Timothy McKay and Jacarrius Peak.
11:20
Wolfpack cornerbacks Aydan White and Brandon Cisse are both on the field in full uniform.
11:08
NC State is starting to come out for final warmups. The quarterbacks are on the field, and Grayson McCall is not in uniform as expected.
10:43
Looks like standout sophomore Clemson slot receiver Tyler Brown is also not going through warmups yet.
10:39
Star Tiger defensive lineman Peter Woods is not expected to be available for this game, per Clemson.
10:36
NC State just wrapped up initial pregame warmups. TheWolfpacker.com did not see star cornerback Aydan White out there. To be clear, that does not necessarily mean anything. The whole team does not always come out for initial warmups.
10:28
Sophomore receiver KC Concepcion limped off the field a couple of times last week, but he’s out here going through initial warmups. No need to be concerned about his status.
10:27
Cornerback Brandon Cisse is going through his full pregame warmup drills.
10:23
An update on Clemson standout defensive lineman Peter Woods.
10:21
A couple of notable freshmen on the travel roster today: Safety Ronnie Royal III and cornerback Jivan Baly.
10:15
Sophomore cornerback Brandon Cisse is wearing cleats and walking the field during pregame warmups. He left the Louisiana Tech game with an injury.
10:13
Pack graduate quarterback Grayson McCall is out on the field with the rest of the quarterbacks but not wearing warmup gear.
10:11
NC State’s players are starting their initial warmups. Tight end Justin Joly, defensive lineman Noah Potter and safety DK Kaufman were a few of the first players out on the field.
10:06
Clemson made it to the stadium for its showdown with the Pack.
9:50
NC State has arrived at Memorial Stadium. A few staff members, including defensive coordinator Tony Gibson and defensive line coach Charley Wiles, are out on the field prior to warmups.
9:24
A few NFL scouts, plus Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane, are expected to be here to watch NC State vs. Clemson. A few bowl reps made the trip as well.
9:20
TheWolfpacker.com has arrived at Memorial Stadium for today’s ACC clash.
