NC State football opens practice for 2026 season with optimism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
NC State football began its fall camp on July 29, 2026, marking the start of the season under head coach Dave Doeren. Doeren expressed excitement about the team's progress and the emergence of quarterback CJ Bailey as a leader. Bailey, returning for his third season, aims to motivate the team despite being picked seventh in the ACC preseason poll. The Wolfpack will kick off their season on August 29 against Virginia, a game that was originally slated for Brazil but has been relocated to Charlottesville.
- •NC State's fall camp started on July 29, 2026.
- •Dave Doeren is optimistic about the team's prospects.
- •CJ Bailey aims to lead the Wolfpack this season.
- •NC State is set to face Virginia on August 29.
- •The Wolfpack was picked seventh in the ACC preseason poll.
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Lots of optimism as NC State football hits the practice field
"Head coach Dave Doeren said he was excited about this year's Wolfpack squad and the emergence of QB CJ Bailey as a team leader.
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