Locked On Wolfpack - Daily Podcast On North Carolina State Athletics

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah emerges as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft—can he lead Miami to an ACC title and redefine the conference quarterback standard? The ACC Squad breaks down ACC kickoff storylines, conference branding strategies, and Yahoo Sports’ surprising ACC quarterback rankings. The crew debates the impact of Monster Energy’s Big 12 sponsorship and examines...

Cory Smith of PackPower247 joins us to discuss the biggest Storylines for NC State Football ahead of ACC Kickoff, and the 2026 Season?   Photo: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here...

Every season, there's players you expect a lot of production from, and players you never see coming. NC State Football has a plethora of new faces - who's most likely to BREAKOUT?   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. C...

Happy 4th of July Weekend to all! Hitting another Summer holiday landmark always means we're inching close to NC State Football this Fall. Today, we have the Mt Rushmore of Newcomers and Returners!   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our...

ACC football faces a seismic shift as the NCAA’s new 5-in-5 eligibility rule promises major advantages for teams like Miami, NC State, and Duke. Could seasoned veterans and enhanced player development help the ACC challenge SEC dominance? The ACC Squad dissects the impact, spotlighting how standout programs can leverage senior-heavy rosters—including Miami’s Mark Fletcher Jr., Duke’s Nate Sheppard...

The calendar has turned to July, and this always means Preseason Honors are on the way. Athlon Sports has 6 Pack Football players slated for a great season in 2026. Accurate?   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click...

The Preseason attention surrounding Wolfpack QB CJ Bailey continues to heat up - is he ready to be a Top 10 QB in College Football? Can he push NC State higher?   Photo: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for...

As we mentioned yesterday, the Non-Con Matchup against UNC Basketball is now OFFICIAL. The State of North Carolina pushed this to happen? Net positive?   Photo: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loya...

ACC head coaches see their rankings upended as Mario Cristobal surges to the top, while Clemson’s Dabo Swinney falls to third—raising eyebrows across college football. Can Virginia Tech’s James Franklin justify his controversial second-place ranking after a recent firing? The ACC squad breaks down Andy Staples’ latest coaching power list, debating surprising placements for Manny Diaz at Duke, Bren...

After weeks of anticipation, Justin Gainey finally landed another key depth piece for the NC State Basketball roster. Do we now have all the rotational players?   Photo: NC State Basketball   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loy...

NC State Wolfpack fans set high bars for Justin Gainey and Dave Doeren, as expectations heat up for basketball and football. How do we define their success in 2026?   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to le...

Today is the 10th Anniversary of the Locked On Podcast Network! A lot happened in the last 10 years. Especially for NC State. What are the Top 10 Wolfpack moments?   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to lea...

The majority of Justin Gainey's Year 1 squad has now arrived on campus, and potential final pieces are pending. Positive momentum heading into the Summer?   Photo: Brett Davis-Imagn Images   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loya...

It's been quiet for NC State Basketball... a little too quiet. That may change this weekend however, as Justin Gainey is hosting a JUCO Center. Moves coming?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.   Indeed Listeners of th...

Texas Tech storms into the spotlight as college football’s ultimate villain following the Brendan Sorsby gambling injunction. With Sorsby facing only a two-game suspension despite over 9,000 bets—including wagers against his own Indiana Hoosiers—ACC experts question whether the NCAA still has any authority and if the integrity of the sport is at risk. Is this the moment the SEC and Big Ten finally...

The pictures of Gunner Rivers's Official Visit pictures continue to hit the internet... is this kid going to be READY from Day 1 at NC State?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $7...

Today, we witnessed perhaps the most UNSERIOUS decision in the history of College Football. And that's saying a lot in the last 6 years. Sorsby is eligible? WHAT?   Photo: USA TODAY Network   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loy...

To the surprise of very few, the ACC & SEC have elected NOT to give the people what they want. NC State Basketball is slated to face South Carolina instead of LSU.   Stephen Lew-Imagn Images   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most lo...

ACC teams are facing a staggering $55 million average net operating loss, fueling urgent questions about the future of college sports. Will massive booster contributions and student fees be enough to sustain programs as the financial gap between the ACC, SEC, and Big Ten grows? The ACC Squad unpacks NCAA fiscal reports, dissect the sustainability of the current funding model, and debate the potent...

NC State & Virginia announced today the Season Opener in Brazil is being relocated back to Charlottesville. What a mess. Always knew this was a bad idea...   Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fan...

High honors aren't given - they're EARNED. RB Duke Scott has just earned one of the top NC State Football honors there is - the #1 Jersey. Breakout year loading?   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn...

The NCAA Baseball Tournament delivers every single year. In first 6 hours of the 1st Day, it's delivered a big time moment for NC State. Can they capitalize?!   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn mo...

The ACC released the Conference Matchups for next Basketball Season ... NC State has WHO in a Home & Home??? ACC legacies continues to wither away...   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and jo...

ACC football recruiting faces a shock as North Carolina stalls under Bill Belichick—no four-star recruits and uncertainty swirling around the program’s direction. Is Belichick’s NFL pedigree enough, or are systemic issues holding the Tar Heels back from their “sleeping giant” potential? Analysts debate UNC’s future, the impact of key administrative missteps, and whether a coaching change is the an...

Emeka Opurum from Auburn visited NC State a week ago now - is no news... good news? Is it bad news? Can NC State finish the deal?   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s commu...