NC State is looking to get off to a strong start in ACC play with a tough road game at Clemson on Saturday. The Tigers have a lopsided loss and blowout win on their resumé and come off a bye week looking to maintain a home winning streak over the Wolfpack that has lasted more than two decades.

The State's Clemson beat writer Chapel Fowler joins Cory Smith this week to discuss Clemson's rollercoaster start to the season, how Cade Klubnik and his playmakers have performed so far and whether or not the defense has lived up to expectations. Get all of that and more on the latest Pregame Podcast!

There's never a dull moment when it comes to NC State football. For the third straight season and fifth time in the last six years, Dave Doeren will make a QB change with true freshman CJ Bailey taking over for an injured Grayson McCall in the ACC opener at Clemson. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the move to Bailey, his performance against LA Tech and preview Clemson during the first portion of the podcast.

In the second half, ACC Network analyst and former Clemson offensive lineman Eric Mac Lain will join the show to discuss Saturday's game. The guys will discuss what to expect from the Tigers on Saturday, being a first-time starter in the ACC, how the conference is shaping up this season and much more.

NC State football found a way. It wasn't always pretty, but the Wolfpack survived a close call against Louisiana Tech with a 30-20 win behind CJ Bailey coming in and igniting the Pack's offense after an injury for Grayson McCall.

Michael Clark and Cory Smith recap the win for the Wolfpack, Bailey's performance, the Pack's defensive effort in the second half and what the Pack should do moving forward. Watch the full postgame podcast to get all of that and more!