Following three straight wins, including most recently over neighborhood rival Duke, NC State is now 4-1 on the season. NC State has emerged as a top-30 team on both sides of the ball; the Wolfpack also landed in the AP Top 25 for the first time since the 2018 season.
However, as NC State gets ready for a top-25 showdown with UNC, the Pack must go forward without starting quarterback Devin Leary, injured against Duke. With Leary out for 4-8 weeks, Bailey Hockman takes over again as QB1.
NC State Football Injury Chart
| PLAYER | POSITION | INJURY | STATUS | DATE INJURED | POSSIBLE RETURN | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teshaun Smith | CB | Shoulder | Out for season | N/A | Will help team in practices | |
| Rakeim Ashford | S | Out for Season | Sept. 26 | Injured vs. VT | ||
| Khalid Martin | S | Hip | Uncertain | Sept. 26 | N/A | Left VT game, transferred to hospital |
| Devin Leary | QB | Broken fibula | Out 4-8 weeks | Oct. 17 (Duke) | 11/28 (best-case scenario) | Could be done for season |
| Tyrone Riley | OL | Uncertain, not on depth chart | Oct. 17 (Duke) |