NC State football seeks ACC title under coach Dave Doeren

NC State head coach Dave Doeren is preparing for the upcoming football season following changes to the team's preseason logistical plans. After a shift in travel plans that moved the team away from an international trip, Doeren noted that the coaching staff had to remain flexible to maintain the original preseason schedule.

Doeren expressed that the current roster stability is a positive development, noting that having a clearer understanding of the team through the spring and summer programs allows for more transparent player development. He highlighted that the coaching staff can now provide more specific feedback to players regarding physical improvements and positional competition.

Despite the program's consistency, having won eight or nine games in seven of the last nine seasons, NC State has struggled to reach double-digit wins or secure an ACC championship. Doeren emphasized his desire to win the conference, noting the difficulty of maintaining such consistency in the current era of the transfer portal and player compensation.