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August 14, 2025

EA College Football 26 Predicts 2025 NC State Season: Not What Fans Hoped For In EA’s virtual preview, the Wolfpack finish 4–8 (2–7 ACC), landing 15th in the conference—clearly not the season fans envisioned

EA Sports’ College Football 26 doesn’t hold back when simulating NC State’s upcoming 2025 campaign—the virtual Wolfpack go just 4–8 overall, posting a 2–7 record in the ACC and landing at 15th place in the conference standings.

⏳ A Simulated Reality Check

While this prediction is purely virtual, it serves as a sobering forecast for a team coming off a 6–7 record in 2024, including a 3–5 mark in ACC play.

📈 2025 Outlook & Real-World Predictions

Not all projections are this bleak.

  • 🏆 Sources expect an 8–4 finish (5–3 ACC), good for a top-5 conference spot.
  • 📊 RJ Young ranks NC State 53rd in his Ultimate 136 list, highlighting QB CJ Bailey’s growth after a 2,413-yard, 17-TD freshman season.

🏟 Key Factors & Team Dynamics

Several elements will define NC State’s real 2025 performance:

  • 👨‍🏫 Coach Dave Doeren, in his 13th year, provides stability.
  • 📅 Favorable schedule—only two preseason ranked opponents (Notre Dame, Miami) and nine games in NC.
  • 📈 Analysts see both a strong floor and high upside for the season.

🏁 Final Thoughts

The EA simulation paints a rough 4–8 picture, but expert analysis leaves room for optimism—potentially up to an 8-win season. With QB CJ Bailey developing and a favorable schedule, Wolfpack fans have reason to believe reality could outperform the video game’s forecast.

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