Live pregame update blog: NC State vs. Wake Forest

NC State (3-2) football hosts Wake Forest (1-3) this weekend for a rivalry clash between two in-state programs separated by just over 100 miles. The Wolfpack defeated Northern Illinois last week, while the Demon Deacons dropped their last game to Louisiana.

For the second-consecutive week, NC State chose to not release a depth chart. Freshman quarterback CJ Bailey is expected to start under center, and defensive end Travali Price is set to return to the starting lineup. All other potential adjustments remain unknown.

TheWolfpacker.com is at Carter-Finley Stadium to provide updates on everything important happening during warmups. Stay tuned for injury updates and more.

Live pregame update blog: NC State vs. Wake Forest

11:45
NC State has wrapped up its pregame warmups.

11:42
Wolfpack nickel Ja’Had Carter and safety KJ Martin are going through warmups with the second string unit.

11:30
Dacari Collins is also in his jersey but no pads. He is not going through warmups.

11:28
Wolfpack running back Hollywood Smothers, cornerback Brandon Cisse and offensive lineman Val Erickson is not dressed for this game. Nickel Ja’had Carter is in uniform.

11:20

BREAKING: Sources have indicated that Grayson McCall is a game time decision and is expected to start Saturday vs. Wake Forest.

NC State graduate QB Grayson McCall is expected to start vs. Wake Forest, sources tell https://t.co/JkGDWU4C7k.

McCall hasn't played since Week 3, recovering from an undisclosed injury suffered against Louisiana Tech.

More here: https://t.co/owJOspQHZf pic.twitter.com/B8Wmnr65js

— The Wolfpacker (@TheWolfpacker) October 5, 2024

10:42
Wolfpack sophomore cornerback Brandon Cisse is not going through initial warmups and appears to be wearing a cast on his left forearm. NC State has wrapped up its initial warmups.

10:30
NC State is also out on the field for initial warmups. For the second-consecutive week, quarterback Grayson McCall is in cleats and throwing.

📍#1Pack1Goal pic.twitter.com/psNvqp4cLJ

— NC State Football (@PackFootball) October 5, 2024

9:58
Wake Forest is on the field for initial warmups.

9:47
TheWolfpacker.com has arrived at Carter-Finley Stadium.

📍 Raleigh, N.C.

Hello!! It’s game day at Carter-Finley.

NC State (3-2) and Wake Forest (1-3) renew the second longest continuous rivalry in the FBS today.

Kickoff is scheduled for noon on the CW! pic.twitter.com/QT4nmF2WAd

— Ethan McDowell (@ethanmmcdowell) October 5, 2024