Emergency Podcast: CJ Bailey Announces Return to NC State in 2026

NC State football received some major news on Friday with the return of CJ Bailey as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season. The Wolfpack has re-signed Bailey after a breakout season as a sophomore with a chance to retain a homegrown quarterback for three seasons for the first time since Russell Wilson. On this emergency podcast, Cory Smith and Michael Clark break down what the return of Bailey means for NC State football, what it means for the Wolfpack offense in 2026 and how the Pack is building around him. Get all of that and more on this edition of the emergency podcast! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices