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NC State QB CJ Bailey continues to play with confidence, shows in romp over Campbell

image_6483441 (3)by: Noah Fleischman2 hours agofleischman_noah
CJ Bailey
Oct 4, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack quarterback CJ Bailey (11) prepares to throw the ball during the first half of the game against Campbell Fighting Camels at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

CJ Bailey always wants to start fast. It’s in his DNA as a quarterback, looking to get the offense in an early rhythm that the team can build on throughout a given game. The desire isn’t what makes him unique as a signal-caller, rather his ability to execute that is.  Bailey has started fast in each of the Wolfpack’s first six games. He has completed at least 75 percent of his passes to begin each game. It doesn’t always lead to points, but Bailey’s goal seems to be not to allow the offense to get stuck in neutral through the air.  While NC State rode a two-game losing streak, it was due in part to his accuracy taking a dip later in games. At Duke two weeks ago, three interceptions (and a lost fumble) were what doomed the Wolfpack, while the loss to Virginia Tech was riddled with inconsistent drives from the offense. The ever-confident sophomore didn’t have that issue against Campbell as he led NC State to a 56-10 win over the Camels on Saturday afternoon at Carter-Finley Stadium.