North Carolina State University at Raleigh Football

DRAKE, ‘94 33rd year in coaching; 14th year at NC State Career Record: 118-74 (15 yrs.) Record at NC State: 95-70 (13 yrs.) In an enterprise increasingly filled with upheaval and uncertainty, NC State Football has become known for its consistency and culture, thanks to head coach Dave Doeren. As he enters his 14th season leading the Wolfpack, Doeren continues to successfully navigate the changes in his sport by never wavering from the mantra he introduced on his first day in Raleigh: 1 Pack. 1 Goal. Doeren’s focus remains developing the young men entrusted to his leadership on and off the field, starting with the core tenet of team over individual - the Pack over the lone wolf. His goal is that one day, not only are those men better players, but better husbands, fathers, leaders, and citizens. Wolfpack Football under Doeren has become known for hard working, gritty, blue-collar players and that culture has paid off with success. He has led the Wolfpack to 95 victories – the highest total in school history. He boasts the second-longest tenure in the ACC and the fourth-longest in the FBS and has guided NC State to at least eight wins in seven of the last nine seasons, with four nine-win campaigns in that time. Since 2020, Doeren’s Wolfpack ranks second in the ACC in overall victories (48) and is tied for second in conference wins (30) and 11 of his 13 Wolfpack squads have qualified for postseason bowls - the most of any coach in program history. Between 2017-25, 23 of his playe

Veteran football recruiting and personnel specialist Andy Vaughn joined the Wolfpack staff as the Assistant Athletics Director/General Manager in February of...

Annabelle Vaughan Myers is in her 26th year with the Wolfpack, currently serving as Associate Athletics Director for Communications. Myers, whose is the primary communications contact for the athletics department and the football program and also oversees the athletics creative services team, joined the department in October of 1998. Myers and her staff coordinate the communications and media relations efforts for the Wolfpack's 22-sport athletic program. Her office writes and edits all athletic publications, coordinates all media activities with Wolfpack student-athletes, coaches and staff and ideates content for all social media channels. She was on the committee that helped design and curate the Walk of Fame & History during the Reynolds Coliseum renovation and is responsible for all historical updates to that space. She also serves on the NC State Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee. In 2020, Myers and her staff were awarded a "Super 11" award from the Football Writers Association of America. During her career, Myers has earned more than 21 CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) awards for excellence in publications and for writing. In 2001, she was the national winner in the CoSida Writing Contest. For seven years, Myers served on the NCAA's Final Four Media Coordination Committee, which handles all of the media aspects at the men's basketball championship every season. Myers came to NC State from East Tennessee State University, where she served

Ben Baker joined the Wolfpack football staff in January of 2025 and serves as the football video coordinator. The Annandale, Virginia, native came to Raleigh...

Brandon Howard joined the Wolfpack strength and conditioning staff for football in the spring of 2021 as the Associate Director of Strength And Conditioning....

BYU ‘87 32nd year in coaching, 7th at NC State PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE – Played cornerback at BYU (1987-90), helping lead the Cougars to a bowl game in each of his four seasons. An All-WAC performer, he still holds the school record for longest interception return (97 yards vs. New Mexico in 1989). Tallied 13 career INTs, which ranks fifth in the school’s record book, while his five picks in 1989 were a season high. PROFESSIONAL - A seventh-round draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft, he went on to play in 36 games over three seasons for the Falcons (1991-93). EDUCATION: Earned a B.S. in social work from BYU in 1995. PERSONAL: Born Dec. 13, 1968 in Waco, Texas. He and his wife, Carri, have three children: son Brian and daughters Halie and Mikenzi. BOWL EXPERIENCE: AS A COACH (23): NC State - 2025 Gasparilla Bowl, 2024 GoBowling Military Bowl, 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl, 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl, 2021 Holiday Bowl*, 2020 Gator Bowl; Virginia Tech: 2019 Belk Bowl, 2018 Military Bowl, 2017 Camping World Bowl, 2016 Belk Bowl; West Virginia: 2015 Cactus Bowl, 2014 Liberty Bowl; East Carolina: 2012 New Orleans Bowl, 2010 Military Bowl; Texas Tech: 2009 Alamo Bowl, 2008 Cotton Bowl, 2007 Gator Bowl, 2006 Insight Bowl; BYU: 2005 Las Vegas Bowl, 2001 Liberty Bowl, 1999 Motor City Bowl, 1998 Liberty Bowl, 1996 Cotton Bowl; AS A PLAYER (4): 1987 All-American Bowl, 1988 Freedom Bowl, 1989 Holiday Bowl, 1990 Holiday Bowl COACHING HIGHLIGHTS: Overall: - During his coaching ca

Murray State ‘87 40th year in coaching, 7th at NC State PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE - Played offensive line for head coach Frank Beamer at Murray State (1983-86), where he won Kodak Division I-AA All-America honors in 1986. EDUCATION: Earned his degree in communication from Murray State in 1987 and an MSED from Virginia Tech in 1989. PERSONAL DATA: Born May 4, 1964 in Deland, Fla. He and his wife, Andi, are parents of a son, Eric, and a daughter, Kendell, who ran track at Indiana. BOWL EXPERIENCE: AS A COACH (30): NC State - 2025 Gasparilla Bowl, 2024 GoBowling Military Bowl, 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl, 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl, 2021 Holiday Bowl*, 2020 Gator Bowl; Virginia Tech: 1996 Orange Bowl, 1997 Gator Bowl, 1998 Music City Bowl, 1999 Sugar Bowl, 2000 Gator Bowl, 2001 Gator Bowl, 2002 San Francisco Bowl, 2003 Insight Bowl, 2004 Sugar Bowl, 2005 Gator Bowl, 2006 Chick Fil A Bowl, 2007 Orange Bowl, 2008 Orange Bowl, 2009 Chick Fil A Bowl, 2010 Orange Bowl, 2011 Sugar Bowl, 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl, 2013 Sun Bowl, 2014 Military Bowl, 2015 Independence Bowl, 2016 Belk Bowl, 2017 Camping World Bowl, 2018 Military Bowl, 2019 Belk Bowl. COACHING HIGHLIGHTS Overall: - Has coached in 30 bowl games. At NC State: - The Wolfpack ranked in the top 25 in 10 defensive categories in 2023. - NC State led the ACC in scoring defense and passing efficiency defense in 2022, and ranked second in third down conversion defense, first downs allowed, rushing defense and total defense. - DT Cory Durden w

Air Force '99 22nd year in coaching; 2nd year at NC State PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE - Three-year letterman at defensive back for Air Force, helping the Falcons achieve consecutive 10-win seasons in 1997 and ‘98, including a 12-1 record and an outright conference title in 1998. HIGH SCHOOL - Played football, basketball and ran track for Forest Park High School. EDUCATION Graduated from Air Force in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in human factors engineering and earned an MBA from Georgia College and State University in 2003. PERSONAL: From 2000-03, was stationed at Warner Robins Air Force Base, where he served as a C-130 avionics program manager. Following that stint, he was stationed at Eglin Air Force Base where he worked as an air-to-ground weapons program manager for the Air Armament Center. Following his graduation, he spent a decade on active duty with the United States Air Force. Grew up in Conley, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. He and his wife Tialer are parents to three children: Jayree, Teya and Chase. BOWL EXPERIENCE: AS A COACH (17): NC State: 2025 Gasparilla Bowl; UNC: 2024 Fenway Bowl, 2023 Duke’s Mayo Bowl, 2022 Holiday Bowl, 2016 Sun Bowl, 2015 Russell Athletic Bowl; Indiana: 2021 Outback Bowl; Georgia: 2020 Peach Bowl, 2019 Sugar Bowl; Florida: 2018 Peach Bowl; ; Nebraska: 2014 Holiday Bowl; Air Force: 2012 Armed Forces Bowl, 2011 Military Bowl, 2010 Independence Bowl, 2009 Armed Forces Bowl 2008 Armed Forces Bowl 2007 Armed Forces Bowl; AS A PLAYER: Air Force

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: A four-time letter winner at linebacker ( 1999-2002), he was named first-team All-ACC as a senior in 2002. Also the Wolfpack’s co-MVP and a team captain that season. His 24 tackles against Clemson in 2001 is tied as the second most in a game in school history and he ranks second in career tackles with 476. His 41 career tackles-for-loss also rank fourth in school history. Burnette was a standout in the weight room as well, earning the team’s most valuable lifter award in 2001. Team captain on the 2002 Wolfpack squad that earned double-digit wins for the only time in school history and finished the season with a No. 12 final ranking in the AP poll. That season included a Gator Bowl victory over Notre Dame and a win over No. 14 FSU. EDUCATION: Earned a degree in sports management with a minor in business management from NC State in 2003. Earned his master’s in higher education and sports management in 2007. PERSONAL DATA: Born Dec. 29, 1980 in Warner Robins, Ga. He and his wife Edrina, have four children: Alexis (25), Austin (12) and Aiden (10) and Aubrey (7). COACHING HIGHLIGHTS: - A certified member of the NSCA and USA Weightlifting. - CSCS certified through the National Strength & Conditioning Association, USAW certified through USA Weightlifting, Member of CSCCA, Member of AFCA, First Aid, CPR & AED Certified. - Has been a member of strength staff that have seen numerous players drafted by the NFL, including first-round picks Garrett Bradbury, Bradley Ch

Denise Ritter is in her fifth season as an administrative assistant with the Wolfpack football program. A 16-year state employee, Ritter previously worked fo...

Wyoming '99 28th year in coaching; 2nd year at NC State PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE – Played linebacker at Wyoming for coach Dana Dimel; HIGH SCHOOL - Lettered in football and basketball at Edmond (Oklahoma) Memorial High School. EDUCATION: Earned a bachelor’s degree in natural science from Wyoming in 1999 and his master’s degree in education from Houston in 2002. PERSONAL: Grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma, graduating from Edmond Memorial High School, where he ll. He and his wife, the former Miekel Marsh, have one son, Dawson, and three daughters, Drue, Page, and Reace. BOWL EXPERIENCE: AS A COACH (9): NC State: 2025 Gasparilla Bowl; Baylor: 2024 Texas Bowl; Kentucky: 2016 Taxslayer Bowl; Florida State: 2012 Orange Bowl, 2011 Champs Sports Bowl, 2010 Chick Fil A Bowl; Rice: 2008 Texas Bowl; Tulsa: 2006 Armed Forces Bowl; Miami - 2002 Fiesta Bowl (BCS Championship) COACHING HIGHLIGHTS: Overall: - Boasts coaching experience from the NFL, the ACC, the SEC, the Big 12 and the Pac-12. At NC State: - Linebacker Caden Fordham led the ACC in tackles (fourth in FBS), was a first-team All-ACC performer and a second-team All-American. At Temple: - Directed a defense that ranked eighth in the FBS in sacks per game (3.2), ninth in TFLs per game (7.3) and 24th in passing yards allowed per game (198.6). Temple tallied 38 sacks, more than doubling the previous year’s output. At Kansas: - Seven players earned postseason honors during his tenure, including linebacker Kyron Johnson who was drafted a

Alabama ‘18 6th year in coaching; 3rd year at NC State PLAYING EXPERIENCE: HIGH SCHOOL - One of the nation’s top defensive tackle prospects from Tucker High School. Held offers from Georgia, Florida State, Arkansas, Auburn, and many others. Named a U.S. Army All-American, accumulating 28 tackles and six sacks in 2012. An injury in his senior high school season left him unable to play football again. The NCAA approved a waiver to give him a non-football scholarship, and Shaw committed to Alabama to begin his coaching career. PERSONAL: A native of Atlanta, Ga. EDUCATION: Graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in environmental science in 2018. BOWL EXPERIENCE: AS A COACH (3): NC State: 2025 Gasparilla Bowl, 2024 GoBowling Military Bowl; Georgia State: 2023 Idaho Potato Bowl YEAR BY YEAR WITH ELISHA SHAW Year(s) Team Position 2019-22 Missouri Valley H-Backs 2023 Georgia State Defensive Line 2024 NC State Graduate Assistant 2025- NC State Co-Defensive Line

Erin Noble joined the Wolfpack as Assistant Sports Dietitian for Football in April 2024. In her current role at football, she provides nutrition education, performance plate coaching, and medical nutrition therapy for the football team. She is involved in the day to day operations of feeding the student athletes and providing elite level hydration and fueling interventions. Noble earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science and a minor in Sports Science from NC State in 2020. She earned her Master of Science in Nutrition Science from Meredith College in 2022, and completed her dietetic internship from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland in 2023. From 2023 to 2024, Noble served as a Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program Fellow and was matched to the University of Louisville Sports Nutrition Department. As a Gatorade SNIP Fellow, Noble provided nutrition support to the women's soccer, women's tennis and men's & women's swim and dive programs. At NC State, she previously served as a sports nutrition graduate assistant from 2020 to 2022. Noble is a registered dietitian through the Commission of Dietetic Registration and a licensed Dietitian Nutritionist through the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition. She is also an active member of the American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association. Noble was a former member of the Power Sound of the South Marching Band where she served as an NC State Feature Twirler for five seasons. She continues to coach b

Errol K. Seaver is in his seventh season with the NC State football program as the Director of Football Visual Production for Scouting and Analytics and twen...

BYU ‘92 34th year in coaching; 4th year at NC State PRONUNCIATION: TOO jay PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE - Played left guard at BYU under LaVell Edwards from 1989-1991 after two years at Chabot College, where he earned All-America honors as an offensive lineman. Contributed to the Cougars’ second-straight 10-3 season and top-25 final ranking in 1990. Statistically, the offense ranked No. 2 in the nation at 565.8 yards per game while also rating No. 2 in scoring, putting up 42.5 points per contest. Started as a senior, protecting Heisman Trophy winner and consensus All-American quarterback Ty Detmer. The Cougar offensive front helped BYU rank No. 5 in total offense at 479.5 yards per outing and No. 11 nationally in scoring at 35 points per game. The Cougars won the conference championship all three seasons Tujague was in Provo. EDUCATION Earned a bachelor’s degree in recreation management from BYU in 1992 and a master’s degree in educational counseling from the University of Redlands in 1997. PERSONAL: A native of Pleasanton, CA., he and his wife, Cami, are the parents of three children: daughters Savanah and Summer and son Carson BOWL EXPERIENCE: AS A COACH (22): NC State – 2025 Gasparilla Bowl, 2024 GoBowling Military Bowl, 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl; Virginia – Virginia – 2019 Orange Bowl, 2018 Belk Bowl, 2017 Military Bowl; BYU – 2015 Las Vegas Bowl, 2014 Miami Beach Bowl, 2013 Fight Hunter Bowl; College of the Canyons – 1998 McDonalds Community College Bowl, 1999 Southern Californ

NC State ‘17 9th year in coaching; 7th at NC State PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Originally walked on at NC State but was awarded a scholarship prior to the 2016 season. Co-recipient of the team’s Ken McNeill Iron Wolf Award, which is awarded annually to the player who makes the greatest comeback from injury. Saw action in 38 career games, he had 12 catches for 107 yards. EDUCATION: Earned his degree in sports management from NC State in 2017. PERSONAL DATA: Native of Apex, N.C., he attended Apex High School. Has a son: Malachi; Brother, Ashton, is on the current Wolfpack squad. BOWL EXPERIENCE: AS A COACH (7): 2025 Gaparilla Bowl, 2024 Military Bowl, 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl, 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl, 2021 Gator Bowl, 2020 Holiday Bowl, 2018 Gator Bowl; AS A PLAYER (4): 2014 St. Petersburg Bowl, 2015 Belk Bowl, 2016 Independence Bowl, 2017 Hyundai Sun Bowl COACHING HIGHLIGHTS: At NC State - Served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Wolfpack in 2018 before taking on a role as a graduate assistant in 2019. After serving as a graduate assistant, he joined NC State as an offensive quality control coach. - In his first year as a full-time assistant, mentored first-team All-ACC tight end Justin Joly, who led all ACC players at his position in touchdowns. - NC State was the only tight end room in college football in 2025 that boasted three TEs with 200+ snaps and top 15 PFF offensive grades. - Helped coach 2023 ACC Rookie of the Year KC Concepcion to more receptions (64) and receiving TDs (10) t

Hailey McLain joined the NC State Football staff in March of 2023 as the Assistant Director of Creative Media. McLain joined the full-time staff after spendi...

Wolfpack Alum Ian Walker joined the NC State Football Strength & Conditioning staff as an Assistant Coach in March of 2024. He joins the Wolfpack staff after...

NC State '21 PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE - A five-year starter at linebacker at NC State, he started 55 career contests. A second-team All-ACC performer and three-year team captain. Tallied 341 career tackles, one of the best marks in school history. Named team MVP in 2022, he was a finalist for the Wooden Citizenship Cup and a semifinalist for Jason Witten Man of the Year. PROFESSIONAL - Signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023. EDUCATION: Earned a degree in Communication from NC State in May of 2021. PERSONAL DATA: A native of Chester, Va. BOWL EXPERIENCE AS A PLAYER - 2018 TaxSlayer Bowl, 2020 TaxSlayer Bowl, 2021 SDCCU Holiday Bowl, 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl; AS A COACH - 2024 GoBowling MIlitary Bowl COACHING HIGHLIGHTS During his undergraduate time at NC State, worked as an assistant coach at Cardinal Gibbons High School (2021 and 2022 seasons); Joined the Wolfpack staff as a volunteer assistant in 2024.

Virginia Tech '20 PLAYING EXPERIENCE: HIGH SCHOOL: Hewitt played high school football at Venice High School in Florida. Recorded 112 tackles and 12 sacks his...

KENTUCKY '85 39th year in coaching, 56h at NC State PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE - As a wide receiver at Kentucky, finished his career fifth on the school receiving list with 75 receptions for 935 yards and nine touchdowns. PROFESSIONAL - Played two seasons in the NFL with Washington (1985 and 1987) and spent one year (1986) with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. EDUCATION: Earned a B.A. in advertising from Kentucky in 1986. PERSONAL: Born May 12, 1963 in Franklin, Kentucky. BOWL EXPERIENCE: AS A COACH (15) - NC State - 2025 Gasparilla Bowl, 2024 GoBowling Military Bowl, 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl, 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl, 2021 Holiday Bowl*; Ohio State: 2016 Fiesta Bowl; Minnesota: 2000 MicronPC.com Bowl, 1999 Sun Bowl; Cincinnati: 1997 Humanitarian Bowl; Kentucky: 2010 BBVA Compass Bowl, 2009 Music City Bowl, 2008 Liberty Bowl, 2007 Music City Bowl, 2006 Music City Bowl, 1993 Peach Bowl; AS A PLAYER - 1983 Hall of Fame Classic, 1984 Hall of Fame Classic COACHING HIGHLIGHTS: Overall: - Has experience coaching in the college and professional ranks, serving as a coordinator and head coach. - 12 of his wide receivers have gone on to become NFL draft picks. - Worked with Pack QB coach Kurt Roper at Kentucky (2005) and with the Cleveland Browns (2015). - Named one of the nation’s top recruiters by SI.com and Rivals.com. At NC State: - WR Emeka Emezie was a second-team All-ACC selection in 2021. Ememzie also set a new school record for most career receptions (229), and

Joseph Sorce MS, ATC, LAT, CES Sorce joined the North Carolina State Sports Medicine Staff in September 2020. He serves as an Assistant Athletic trainer for NC State’s football team. Sorce graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from Texas State University. Shortly after graduation, he pursued a seasonal internship with the Dallas Cowboys. He then moved to New Mexico to serve as a graduate assistant at the University of Mexico while obtaining a Masters of Science in Physical Education. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. As a part of his continuing education, Sorce has completed coursework in IV Access and Fluid Administration and holds a certification in National Academy of Sports Medicine - Corrective Exercise Specialization. Sorce is a native of Dallas, Texas. He and his fiancé, Kimberlee, live at home with their dog, Penelope. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, hiking, listening to old records, and spending time with his fiancé.

Juliana Prezelski is currently in her first year as the Director of Football Operations for the Wolfpack after joining the staff in the summer of 2025. She b...

Rice ‘96 31st year in coaching, 8th at NC State PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE – Three-year letter winner at quarterback and defensive back for Rice (1992-94). EDUCATION: Earned a B.S. in human performance from Rice in 1995 and a master’s from Tennessee in 1998. PERSONAL: Born in Ames, Iowa, on July 25, 1972. Married to the former Britt Albertson, a Trinity, N.C., native. The couple has a daughter Reese and son Luke. Brother Zac spent 24 years coaching in college football and is currently on the Wolfpack staff. Son of Bobby Roper, who was an All-South-west Conference (SWC) football player for Arkansas, winning a national title in 1974. As a coach, Bobby was the defensive coordinator for the 1976 National Champion Pitt Panthers. BOWL EXPERIENCE: AS A COACH (20): NC State - 2025 Gasparilla Bowl, 2024 GoBowling Military Bowl, 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl, 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl, 2021 Holiday Bowl*, 2020 Gator Bowl; South Carolina: 2017 Outback Bowl, 2016 Birmingham Bowl; Florida: 2014 Birmingham; Duke: 2013 Chick-fil-A Bowl, 2012 Belk Bowl, 2008 Outback Bowl; Tennessee: 2007 Outback; Ole Miss: 2004 Cotton Bowl, 2002 Independence Bowl, 2000 Music City Bowl, 1999 Independence Bowl, 1999 Fiesta Bowl, 1998 Orange Bowl, 1997 Citrus Bowl. COACHING HIGHLIGHTS: Overall: - Has been an offensive coordinator for 11 yeas - two SEC schools and two ACC schools. At NC State: - In 2025, running back Hollywood Smothers became the first Pack player in 28 years to lead the ACC in rushing yards. - Smothers and

Duke '13 EDUCATION: Earned a degree in history from Duke in 2013. Completed his master’s in sports and entertainment management from South Carolina in 2018. BOWL EXPERIENCE AS A COACH: East Carolina: 2021 Military Bowl, 2022 Birmingham Bowl; South Carolina - 2016 Birmingham Bowl, 2017 Outback Bowl champions; Indiana - 2015 Pinstripe Bowl; Florida - 2014 Birmingham Bowl; Duke - 2012 Belk Bowl, 2013 Chick Fil A Bowl COACHING HIGHLIGHTS At Valpo: - In 2023, the Valpo offense boasted a first team All-PFL wide receiver and a pair of All-PFL honorable mention choices. With the Steelers: - The NFL’s youngest QB coach in 2019, he helped the Steelers to the 2020 AFC North championship. At Duke: - He helped the Blue Devils win the 2013 ACC Coastal Division championship

Maurice Moses serves as the Director of Creative Video for Football, joining the staff in the spring of 2021. The 6'2 Moses won an Emmy Award in the Sports O...

Natalie Brincefield joined the Wolfpack football staff in 2002, and serves as the Executive Assistant to the head coach in the football office. In her positi...

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE -Played safety for NC State from 2019-23, he was named the team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year Award in 2020 and 2022. A four-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll. EDUCATION: Earned a B.A. in business administration from NC State in 2023 and his Master’s in data analytics in 2024. PERSONAL DATA: A native of Charlotte, N.C.. BOWL EXPERIENCE AS A PLAYER - 2020 TaxSlayer Bowl, 2021 SDCCU Holiday Bowl, 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl, 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl COACHING HIGHLIGHTS Joined the staff at his alma mater as a student assistant in 2024 and was elevated to graduate assistant for the 2025 season.

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Rian McCarthy joined the Wolfpack staff in October of 2025 and serves as the Assistant Director of Creative Media for Football. McCarthy came to NC State aft...

DARTMOUTH '21 PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE – Played tight end at Dartmouth from 2018-21 where he was an honorable mention All-Ivy League performer. Finished his career at Buffalo. A captain at both schools. HIGH SCHOOL – Played at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. EDUCATION: Earned a B.A. in government from Dartmouth in 2021. Awarded a Master’s in education, educational leadership and policy from Buffalo in 2023. COACHING EXPERIENCE: Came to Raleigh in the summer of 2025 after a brief stint as tight ends coach at Marist. Served as an offensive analyst/QC at Buffalo in 2023 and as a graduate assistant in 2024.

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Ruffin McNeill, one of the most well-liked and respected people in college football, joined the NC State staff in July of 2020 and serves as the special assi...

Taylor Berman joined the North Carolina State Sports Medicine Staff in February 2022. She works with NC State’s football team. Berman graduated with a B.S. i...

Terry Calloway joined the NC State athletics department in January of 2013 as Football Equipment Manager. He oversees the order and maintenance of all practice and game-day equipment and gear for the entire football program, including staff, coaches, student assistants and student-athletes. Before coming to NC State, Calloway spent time at Northern Illinois and Wisconsin, where he was part of a staff that went to three straight BCS bowl games. He has worked with six conference championship teams (five in the Big Ten and one in the MAC) and has been to five BCS bowl games overall. Calloway has been an AEMA Certified Equipment Manager since 1996 and has served as that organization's secretary (two years), assistant district director (two years), and district director (four years). He also served on the National Board for four years, helping to organize a national convention in 2012. In 2010, he was named the district five equipment manager of the year. A graduate of Western Carolina University with a B.S. in sport management and a minor in coaching, Calloway attended Pisgah High School in Canton, N.C.

Northern Iowa ‘98 28th year in coaching, 8th at NC State PLAYING EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE - A three-year starter at quarterback for Kent State, winning MVP honors as a sophomore in 1996 and serving as team captain as a junior in 1997; Following the 1997 season, transferred to Northern Iowa, where he was the starting quarterback in 1998 and earned Gateway Conference Newcomer of the Year honors. PROFESSIONAL - Played briefly for the Buffalo Destroyers of the Arena Football League. EDUCATION: Earned a B.S. in physical education from Northern Iowa in 1999 and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Quincy University in 2004. PERSONAL: Born May 18, 1976 in Delaware, Ohio. He and his wife Sara have two sons: Tyler and Drew. Father Mike has spent 40+ years in the high school ranks and coached two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin when he was a prep player in Columbus, Ohio. Brother Kyle is a high school coach while brother Aaron serves as a sales rep for Shaw Turf. BOWL EXPERIENCE: As a coach (11) - NC State - 2025 Gasparilla Bowl, 2024 GoBowling Military Bowl, 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl, 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl, 2021 Holiday Bowl*, 2020 Gator Bowl; Marshall: 2018 Gasparilla Bowl, 2017 New Mexico Bowl, 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl, 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl; Ohio State: 2004 Alamo Bowl. COACHING HIGHLIGHTS: At NC State: - In 2025, running back Hollywood Smothers became the first Pack player in 28 years to lead the ACC in rushing yards. - Smothers’ 6.6 career yards per carry is a

Wade McLain joined the NC State Football Equipment Room in 2022 as an Assistant Equipment Manager. He is responsible for servicing the equipment needs of the NC State football program and assisting the day-to-day operations of the NC State Football Equipment Room. Prior to coming to NC State, McLain spent one year at the University of Virginia, serving as the Assistant Football Equipment Room Manager. During that time he managed all aspects of the equipment room operations for the Cavalier football program. McLain is a native of Mount Holly, NC and graduated from NC State in 2020 with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management and will complete his Master's Degree at NC State in 2023. He is a certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association and currently resides in Raleigh, NC.

Ole Miss '01 30th year in coaching 2nd year at NC State EDUCATION: Graduated from Ole Miss in 2001 with a degree in political science and went on to earn a master’s degree in higher education/student personnel two years later. PERSONAL DATA: A native of Knoxville, Tenn., Roper is married to the former Rebecca Harvey of Bossier City, La., and the couple has one son, Joshua, and one daughter, Mikayla. BOWL EXPERIENCE: AS A COACH – NC State - 2022 Duke's Mayo Bowl; Duke - 2012 Belk Bowl, 2013 Chick Fil A Bowl, 2014 Sun Bowl, 2015 Pinstripe Bowl, 2017 QuickLance Bowl, 2018 Independence Bowl; Ole Miss - 2002 Independence Bowl, 2003 Cotton Bowl, Oklahoma - 1999 Independence Bowl, 2000 Music City Bowl COACHING HIGHLIGHTS Overall: - Has coached in 11 bowl games. At Duke - In 2020, Duke’s offense averaged 379.9 yards per game and produced 33 total touchdowns. - In 2019, mentored a Duke offense that averaged 329.7 yards per game and compiled 37 total touchdowns. During his watch, the Blue Devils registered 40-plus points in three-straight outings, and in four-of-five consecutive games. - QB Daniel Jones was the No. 6 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and was the starting quarterback for the New York Giants. He finished the 2018 season completing 237-of-392 (.605) passes for 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions while rushing for 319 yards and three touchdowns on 104 attempts. He was also tabbed the Most Valuable Player of the 2019 Reese’s Senior Bowl. - In 2017, the Blue Devils boasted three p