NC State Newsstand: Wolfpack opens as slight underdog vs. Wake Forest
NC State’s 2022 football season is here, and there will be no shortage of news for the rest of the year. Our daily ‘Newsstands’ will be a way for our readers to catch up on what they missed from the day before.
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The Wolfpacker’s Monday morning newsstand
NC State got back to its winning ways Saturday night, coming back from a three-score deficit to extend the program’s winning streak at Carter-Finley Stadium and defeat Virginia Tech 22-21.
The Wolfpack looks like they might have made a significant step forward on offense with MJ Morris under center and, because of that, the team is only a slight underdog to Wake Forest— with the Demon Deacons favored by 3.5 points.
Following the release of the Associated Press Poll, this will be a top-25 matchup with Wake Forest ranked No. 20 and NC State No. 21. The Demon Deacons are coming off of their second loss of the season following a 48-21 loss to Louisville.
Tweets of the day
Check out these tweets from true freshman receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. and Wolfpack class of 2023-commit Kevin Concepcion.
The Wolfpack is reportedly getting close to an agreement to start its 2024 season against Tennessee.
Top 10
- 1Hot
Georgia-GT ref controversy
Outcry over officiating
- 2New
Dabo Swinney
Clemson coach rips CFP
- 3
Colston Loveland
Michigan TE availability in question
- 4
Heisman 'clinched'
Deion Sanders reacts to Travis Hunter performance
- 5
Hunter, Sanders
Colorado stars to make NFL Draft history
Here is the full Associated Press Poll, featuring NC State at No. 21 and Wake Forest, the Pack’s next opponent, at No. 20.
This is the full USA Today Coaches Poll.
The Wolfpack extended a scholarship offer to class of 2024 three-star wide receiver Terrell Anderson from Grimsley High last week. He is teammates with Alex Taylor, one of the Pack’s top recruiting targets in the same class.
Dave Doeren has built a culture of perseverance in Raleigh, and that showed up during the win over Virginia Tech.
Quote of the day
This quote is from Wolfpack quarterback MJ Morris after leading the team to an 18-point comeback with three touchdown passes.
“I feel like a kid in a candy store,” Morris said after the game “I’ve never had this feeling before, first college time. I feel like I got hit by a freight train out there, my body hurts so bad, but I do feel great. I feel happy for this team, I feel happy for myself. We put a lot of work in to get here.”
Today’s top NC State headlines
NC State ushers in the MJ Morris era with dramatic comeback
The Wolfpacker Podcast: NC State vs. Virginia Tech reflections
NC State climbs in AP and Coaches Polls
NC State football finalizing game vs. Tennessee, per report
How does MJ Morris’ showing against VT compare to the rest of NC State’s passing performances?
