Devin Leary
FILE - North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren is shown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. NC State begins its season Sept. 3, 2022, against East Carolina. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
No. 13 NC State ready for season of heightened expectations

By Aaron Beard 10 hrs ago

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. A Buckeyes attack that led the nation with 561 yards and nearly 46 points per game returns quarterback C.J. Stroud, leading receiver Smith-Njigba, 1,200-yard rusher TreVeyon Henderson and an experienced offensive line anchored by 6-foot-8, 360-pound right tackle Dawand Jones. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pouring caution on that optimism

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 03:02 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Clemson offensive tackle Jordan McFadden answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
NC State's Leary, Clemson leads all-ACC football picks

Jul. 27, 2022 02:34 PM EDT

Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
ACC looking for ways to boost revenue, shrink financial gap

By Aaron Beard Jul. 20, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Hartman: 'I owed it to Wake Forest' to return after ACC loss

By Steve Reed Jul. 20, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong, center left, is sacked by Miami defensive lineman Jahfari Harvey (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Harvey has had strong showings this spring that have impressed new coach Mario Cristobal. While Harvey missed the spring game, he will likely get a long look at starting this fall. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
14 players in ACC ready to break out in 2022

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 07:05 PM EDT

Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry looks on during the school's NCAA college spring football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
ACC: Pitt, Deacs out to keep momentum, Clemson hits reset

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

NC State reaches new contract for Doeren through 2026

Feb. 24, 2022 02:13 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State has reached a new contract agreement with football coach Dave Doeren that runs through 2026 and pays $5 million per year. ...

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, top, jumps over Southern California cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart on his way to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. UCLA won 62-33. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Wolfpack, Bruins set for Holiday Bowl showdown at Petco Park

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 27, 2021 07:38 PM EST

FILE - UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich runs the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State on Oct. 2, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. Dulcich was voted to The Associated Press All Pac-12 team, in results announced Friday, Dec. 10. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Leary, Thompson-Robinson set for showdown at Petco Park

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2021 01:17 PM EST

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary (13) looks to throw the ball against Syracuse during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
UCLA, No. 18 NC State to meet in Holiday Bowl at Petco Park

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:38 PM EST

North Carolina State cornerback Aydan White (3) blocks a punt by North Carolina punter Ben Kiernan (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina State recovered the ball for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 24 NC State stuns NC 34-30 with 2 TDs in 26 seconds

By Ryan Wilcox Nov. 26, 2021 11:02 PM EST

North Carolina State cornerback Aydan White (3) blocks a punt by North Carolina punter Ben Kiernan (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina State recovered the ball for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina at North Carolina State 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 08:35 PM EST

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary (13) looks to throw the ball against Syracuse during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 24 NC State hoping to keep Atlantic hopes alive vs. UNC

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2021 03:56 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell drops back to pass as Pittsburgh defensive lineman Calijah Kanceys closes in on the last play of the NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won in overtime. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
No. 24 Wolfpack look to stay in ACC title race vs Tar Heels

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 25, 2021 10:07 AM EST

North Carolina State's Devon Betty (26) rushes the Syracuse quarterback during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Points pile up rapidly, No. 25 N.C. State tops Syracuse

By Bob Sutton Nov. 20, 2021 07:20 PM EST

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) tries to bring down North Carolina State's Drake Thomas (32) after Thomas intercepted a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Gardner-Webb at North Carolina A&T 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:59 PM EST

Syracuse running back Sean Tucker (34) is brought down by Louisville defensive back Kenderick Duncan (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Louisville won 41-3. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 25 NC State looks for strong finish, hosts Syracuse

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 08:12 PM EST