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Emptying the notebook: 15 takeaways from NC State’s time at 2025 ACC Kickoff

image_6483441 (3)by: Noah Fleischman07/27/25fleischman_noah
Dave Doeren
NC State coach Dave Doeren speaks at ACC Kickoff in Charlotte. (Photo credit: The ACC)

CHARLOTTE — NC State sent a large contingent to ACC Kickoff as head coach Dave Doeren was joined by sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey, senior defensive lineman Brandon Cleveland, senior linebacker Caden Fordham and senior tight end Justin Joly this past Thursday.  Here are 15 takeaways from the Wolfpack’s time at the annual preseason event that marks the unofficial start of a new football season.