Emeka Emezie

North Carolina State defensive back Joshua Pierre-Louis, left, tackles Syracuse wide receiver Taj Harris (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at the in Syracuse, N.Y. (Scott Schild /The Post-Standard via AP)

North Carolina State rallies to defeat Syracuse 36-29

By Mark Frank Nov. 28, 2020 04:10 PM EST

Hockman's 4 TDs help NC State beat Florida St. 38-22

By Bob Sutton Nov. 14, 2020 11:16 PM EST
RALIEGH, N.C. (AP) — Bailey Hockman picked a good time for one of his finest games for North Carolina State. It came against his former...

North Carolina State running back Zonovan Knight (7) finds some running room against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Williams, Carter lead No. 14 UNC past No. 23 NC State 48-21

By Aaron Beard Oct. 24, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

North Carolina defensive back DeAndre Hollins (15) reaches for North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina State at North Carolina 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 02:05 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates as he goes through the end zone after making a catch against North Carolina State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Late TD pass lifts N.C. State past No. 24 Pitt 30-29

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2020 04:41 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) makes a catch of a Kenny Pickett pass before turning and running it for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

North Carolina at Boston College 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 01:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, North Carolina State's Devin Leary (13) passes the ball against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. The Wolfpack will try to regroup after winning just four games last season. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Doeren, Wolfpack aim for strong bounceback from 4-win season

By Aaron Beard Sep. 01, 2020 04:48 PM EDT

North Carolina State's Zonovan Knight (24) tries to break the tackle of Louisville's Russ Yeast (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Louisville airs it out in 34-20 win over NC State

By Ken Tysiac Nov. 16, 2019 11:05 PM EST

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman celebrates after Wake Forest defeated Florida State 22-20 in an NCAA college football game, in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

No. 23 Wake Forest, NC State meet with uncertainty at QB

By Aaron Beard Nov. 01, 2019 10:00 AM EDT

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren reacts to a penalty in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Hornibrook fills in, leads Florida State over NC State

By Bob Ferrante Sep. 28, 2019 11:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2019, file photo, North Carolina State quarterback Matthew McKay is shown during an NCAA college football practice in Raleigh, N.C. McKay will start the season at quarterback for North Carolina State. The redshirt sophomore was listed atop the depth chart released Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, for the Wolfpack's opener against East Carolina.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

NC State, East Carolina meet in rematch of December blowout

By Aaron Beard Aug. 30, 2019 09:24 AM EDT

This photo taken Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 shows North Carolina State quarterback Matthew McKay during an NCAA college football practice in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

NC State looks to regroup after major offensive departures

By Aaron Beard Aug. 13, 2019 12:51 PM EDT

North Carolina State wide receiver Emeka Emezie pauses between duties during the team's NCAA college football media day in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

NC State seeks next top WR target with Harmon, Meyers in NFL

By Aaron Beard Aug. 11, 2019 05:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren looks out at his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky. Doeren has North Carolina State headed in the right direction. The Wolfpack made a bowl for the seventh time in his eight seasons, including five in a row. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Texas A&M tries to end bowl losing streak against NC State

By Mark Long Dec. 30, 2018 04:00 PM EST

North Carolina State's Reggie Gallaspy II (25) is congratulated by fans following Gallaspy's game-winning touchdown against North Carolina during overtime in an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. North Carolina State won 43-28. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

NC State beats UNC 34-28 in OT on Gallaspy's 5th TD

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 24, 2018 04:38 PM EST

Wake Forest's Chuck Wade Jr. celebrates after defeating North Carolina State in an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Newman helps Wake upset No. 22 NC State, 27-23

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 08, 2018 11:12 PM EST

No. 22 NC State hosts Wake looking to continue climbing

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2018 03:34 PM EST
Wake Forest (4-5, 1-4 ACC) at No. 22 North Carolina State (6-2, 3-2, No. 14 CFP), Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: N.C. State by 17. ...