Wolfpack Weekly: NC State Football Edition
News for NC State football after a shaky win.
Date: August 30, 2024, 11:01 AM GMT
Executive Summary: NC State opened their season with a 38-21 win over Western Carolina, but the victory wasn’t as convincing as many expected. The Wolfpack struggled early on, trailing at halftime before pulling away in the fourth quarter. This performance raised concerns about their preparedness for their upcoming matchup against Tennessee.
Game Recap
NC State’s defense ‘woke up’ in fourth quarter to help defeat Western Carolina
The Wolfpack managed to secure a 38-21 victory over Western Carolina despite trailing for most of the game. The defense stepped up in the fourth quarter, shutting down the Catamounts’ offense.
Charlotte Observer (2 hours ago)
NC State avoids catastrophe against Western Carolina, but the luster is off the Wolfpack
The Wolfpack needed a fourth-quarter surge to pull away from Western Carolina. This performance raised questions about the team’s preparedness for tougher opponents.
News & Observer (8 hours ago)
Should NC State football be worried after comeback win vs Western Carolina?
Despite the win, the Wolfpack showed some weaknesses against Western Carolina. They will need to improve significantly if they want to compete against Tennessee.
The Fayetteville Observer (3 hours ago)
NC State football & construction on Blue Ridge Road likely to impact commute Thursday
The Wolfpack’s season opener coincided with road construction, causing significant traffic delays.
WRAL.com (1 day ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina: Final score, highlights from Week 1 game
The Wolfpack faced Western Carolina in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.
The Fayetteville Observer (7 hours ago)
Key Player Performances
NC State QB Grayson McCall Throws For Over 300 Yards In Wolfpack Debut
Grayson McCall, the new quarterback for the Wolfpack, had a solid debut, throwing for over 300 yards.
ACC Digital Network (1:32) (8 hours ago)
NC State’s Kevin "KC" Concepcion Rolls For The Wolfpack’s First Touchdown
Running back Kevin Concepcion had a standout performance, leading the Wolfpack’s rushing attack.
ACC Digital Network (0:35) (8 hours ago)
NC State QB Grayson McCall on comeback win over Western Carolina
Grayson McCall spoke about the Wolfpack’s comeback victory and the team’s performance.
Pack Pride — NC State Wolfpack Athletics (3:11) (6 hours ago)
Looking Ahead
NC State football & construction on Blue Ridge Road likely to impact commute Thursday
The Wolfpack’s season opener coincided with road construction, causing significant traffic delays.
WRAL.com (1 day ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina: Scouting report, prediction for Wolfpack opener
The Wolfpack opened their season at Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Fayetteville Observer (11 hours ago)
Game Highlights
Western Carolina vs. NC State Game Highlights | 2024 ACC Football
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
ACC Digital Network (9:23) (8 hours ago)
Western Carolina vs. NC State Condensed Game | 2024 ACC Football
A condensed version of the Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina.
ACC Digital Network (24:04) (8 hours ago)
Western Carolina Catamounts vs. NC State Wolfpack | Full Game Highlights | ESPN College Football
Full game highlights of the Wolfpack’s victory.
ESPN College Football (14:26) (8 hours ago)
Western Carolina vs. NC State Full Game Replay | 2024 ACC Football
A full replay of the Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina.
ACC Digital Network (6 hours ago)
Analysis
NC State’s defense ‘woke up’ in fourth quarter to help defeat Western Carolina
The Wolfpack managed to secure a 38-21 victory over Western Carolina despite trailing for most of the game. The defense stepped up in the fourth quarter, shutting down the Catamounts’ offense.
Charlotte Observer (2 hours ago)
NC State vs. Western Carolina channel, time, schedule, live stream to watch Thursday night college football game
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
Sporting News (14 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State’s opener against Western Carolina delayed 30 minutes because of lightning
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina was delayed due to lightning.
AP News (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina in lightning delay
The Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina was in a lightning delay.
Yahoo Sports (12 hours ago)
‘Game thread: Western Carolina vs. NC State’
The Wolfpack faced Western Carolina in their season opener.
Backing The Pack (12 hours ago)
Fan Reactions
[Postgame Thread] NC State Defeats Western Carolina 38-21
Fans reacted to the Wolfpack’s victory over Western Carolina.
Reddit (8 hours ago)
[Game Thread] Western Carolina @ NC State (7:00 PM ET)
Fans discussed the Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina.
Reddit (12 hours ago)
‘NC State vs W Carolina : r/FloridaGators’
Fans discussed the Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina.
Reddit (12 hours ago)
‘General Game Thread : r/ockytop’
Fans discussed the Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina.
Reddit (12 hours ago)
‘It”s Week 1 of the CFB Season, But…. : r/CollegeFootball25’
Fans discussed the Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina.
Reddit (8 hours ago)
Other News
College Football Player Ejected Just Two Minutes Into Team’s Opening Game
Caden Fordham, a linebacker for NC State, was ejected for targeting just two minutes into the Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Athlon Sports (10 hours ago)
Concepcion’s Big Night Leads Pack to 38-21 Victory Over Western Carolina
Kevin Concepcion led the Wolfpack to a 38-21 victory over Western Carolina.
NC State University Athletics (2 hours ago)
KC Concepcion was elite for NC State football, but what’s the overall grade vs Western Carolina
KC Concepcion had an impressive performance, but the Wolfpack still have room for improvement.
The Fayetteville Observer (8 hours ago)
NC State Football Opens the 2024 Season Against Western Carolina
The Wolfpack opened their 2024 season against Western Carolina.
NC State University Athletics (20 hours ago)
‘Always things you can do better’: Get to know Westland running back Kentrell Rinehart
Kentrell Rinehart, a running back committed to NC State, discussed his high school football career and his goals for the future.
The Columbus Dispatch (56 minutes ago)
‘Pack Pride Predictions: Western Carolina vs. NC State 2024’
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
247Sports (12 hours ago)
‘Live scoreboard: NC State football opens 2024 season vs. Western Carolina’
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
CBS17.com (12 hours ago)
‘Photos: Western Carolina and NC State football in 2024 season opener’
Photos from the Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Shelby Star (9 hours ago)
Live updates: NC State football takes lead over Western Carolina, 17-14, in third quarter
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Charlotte Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State football fends off FCS foe Western Carolina, avoids opening-day shocker
The Wolfpack managed to avoid an upset against Western Carolina.
News & Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State’s opener against Western Carolina delayed 30 minutes because of lightning
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina was delayed due to lightning.
AP News (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina: Scouting report, prediction for Wolfpack opener
The Wolfpack opened their season at Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Fayetteville Observer (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina in lightning delay
The Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina was in a lightning delay.
Yahoo Sports (12 hours ago)
‘Game thread: Western Carolina vs. NC State’
The Wolfpack faced Western Carolina in their season opener.
Backing The Pack (12 hours ago)
W Carolina NC State Football
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
Journal Times (7 hours ago)
‘Live scoreboard: NC State football opens 2024 season vs. Western Carolina’
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
CBS17.com (12 hours ago)
‘Photos: Western Carolina and NC State football in 2024 season opener’
Photos from the Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Shelby Star (9 hours ago)
Live updates: NC State football takes lead over Western Carolina, 17-14, in third quarter
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Charlotte Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State football fends off FCS foe Western Carolina, avoids opening-day shocker
The Wolfpack managed to avoid an upset against Western Carolina.
News & Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State’s opener against Western Carolina delayed 30 minutes because of lightning
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina was delayed due to lightning.
AP News (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina: Scouting report, prediction for Wolfpack opener
The Wolfpack opened their season at Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Fayetteville Observer (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina in lightning delay
The Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina was in a lightning delay.
Yahoo Sports (12 hours ago)
‘Game thread: Western Carolina vs. NC State’
The Wolfpack faced Western Carolina in their season opener.
Backing The Pack (12 hours ago)
W Carolina NC State Football
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
Journal Times (7 hours ago)
‘Live scoreboard: NC State football opens 2024 season vs. Western Carolina’
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
CBS17.com (12 hours ago)
‘Photos: Western Carolina and NC State football in 2024 season opener’
Photos from the Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Shelby Star (9 hours ago)
Live updates: NC State football takes lead over Western Carolina, 17-14, in third quarter
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Charlotte Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State football fends off FCS foe Western Carolina, avoids opening-day shocker
The Wolfpack managed to avoid an upset against Western Carolina.
News & Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State’s opener against Western Carolina delayed 30 minutes because of lightning
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina was delayed due to lightning.
AP News (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina: Scouting report, prediction for Wolfpack opener
The Wolfpack opened their season at Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Fayetteville Observer (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina in lightning delay
The Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina was in a lightning delay.
Yahoo Sports (12 hours ago)
‘Game thread: Western Carolina vs. NC State’
The Wolfpack faced Western Carolina in their season opener.
Backing The Pack (12 hours ago)
W Carolina NC State Football
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
Journal Times (7 hours ago)
‘Live scoreboard: NC State football opens 2024 season vs. Western Carolina’
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
CBS17.com (12 hours ago)
‘Photos: Western Carolina and NC State football in 2024 season opener’
Photos from the Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Shelby Star (9 hours ago)
Live updates: NC State football takes lead over Western Carolina, 17-14, in third quarter
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Charlotte Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State football fends off FCS foe Western Carolina, avoids opening-day shocker
The Wolfpack managed to avoid an upset against Western Carolina.
News & Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State’s opener against Western Carolina delayed 30 minutes because of lightning
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina was delayed due to lightning.
AP News (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina: Scouting report, prediction for Wolfpack opener
The Wolfpack opened their season at Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Fayetteville Observer (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina in lightning delay
The Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina was in a lightning delay.
Yahoo Sports (12 hours ago)
‘Game thread: Western Carolina vs. NC State’
The Wolfpack faced Western Carolina in their season opener.
Backing The Pack (12 hours ago)
W Carolina NC State Football
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
Journal Times (7 hours ago)
‘Live scoreboard: NC State football opens 2024 season vs. Western Carolina’
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
CBS17.com (12 hours ago)
‘Photos: Western Carolina and NC State football in 2024 season opener’
Photos from the Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Shelby Star (9 hours ago)
Live updates: NC State football takes lead over Western Carolina, 17-14, in third quarter
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Charlotte Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State football fends off FCS foe Western Carolina, avoids opening-day shocker
The Wolfpack managed to avoid an upset against Western Carolina.
News & Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State’s opener against Western Carolina delayed 30 minutes because of lightning
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina was delayed due to lightning.
AP News (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina: Scouting report, prediction for Wolfpack opener
The Wolfpack opened their season at Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Fayetteville Observer (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina in lightning delay
The Wolfpack’s game against Western Carolina was in a lightning delay.
Yahoo Sports (12 hours ago)
‘Game thread: Western Carolina vs. NC State’
The Wolfpack faced Western Carolina in their season opener.
Backing The Pack (12 hours ago)
W Carolina NC State Football
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
Journal Times (7 hours ago)
‘Live scoreboard: NC State football opens 2024 season vs. Western Carolina’
The Wolfpack opened their season against Western Carolina.
CBS17.com (12 hours ago)
‘Photos: Western Carolina and NC State football in 2024 season opener’
Photos from the Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Shelby Star (9 hours ago)
Live updates: NC State football takes lead over Western Carolina, 17-14, in third quarter
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina.
Charlotte Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State football fends off FCS foe Western Carolina, avoids opening-day shocker
The Wolfpack managed to avoid an upset against Western Carolina.
News & Observer (12 hours ago)
No. 24 NC State’s opener against Western Carolina delayed 30 minutes because of lightning
The Wolfpack’s season opener against Western Carolina was delayed due to lightning.
AP News (11 hours ago)
NC State football vs Western Carolina: Scouting report, prediction for Wolfpack opener
The Wolfpack opened their season at Carter-Finley Stadium.
[The Fayetteville Observer](https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/acc/2024/08/28/nc
