"NC State Coach Dave Doeren Fires Back at Steve Smith After Clemson Upset"
NC State football coach Dave Doeren fired back at former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. after Smith commented that NC State was waiting for basketball season. Doeren called out Smith for disrespecting the program and its hardworking players, emphasizing that NC State is not just a basketball school. The coach challenged Smith to do his homework before making derogatory remarks and offered to discuss the matter further. NC State's win against Clemson marked Doeren's 100th career victory and tied a program record for wins as head coach.