NC State's Doeren says QB Bailey could be best in country
NC State head coach Dave Doeren suggests quarterback CJ Bailey has the potential to be the best in the country heading into the 2026 season.
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NC State head coach Doeren has praised quarterback CJ Bailey, stating he could be the best player in the country. Bailey has expressed a new sense of confidence and a desire to pay back the loyalty shown to him by the program.
Coverage from ESPN, On3, and 247Sports emphasizes Bailey's mindset and his goal for the 2026 season. PackInsider reports that Bailey has a specific goal for the year, while WRAL focuses on whether Bailey and the team's schedule can make NC State a legitimate contender.
Future focus remains on the ACC Kickoff and whether Bailey's performance can elevate NC State's standing in the conference.
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Quick answers
What has coach Doeren said about CJ Bailey?
Doeren stated that Bailey could be the best quarterback in the country.
How does CJ Bailey view his return to NC State?
Bailey noted that the program poured loyalty into him and he is there to pay it back.
What factors are contributing to NC State's contender status?
According to WRAL, the combination of Bailey and a manageable schedule is central to whether the team is a legitimate contender.
Coverage (8)
- Dave Doeren, CJ Bailey talk to media at ACC Kickoff Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- NC State head coach Dave Doeren at ACC Kickoff: 'I'm sick of being second' 247Sports · 17h ago
- NC State QB CJ Bailey gets huge praise from head coach ahead of junior season Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- NC State QB CJ Bailey displays new sense of confidence: ‘I’m going to put the world on notice’ On3 · 17h ago
- QB CJ Bailey on NC State return: 'They poured loyalty into me. I'm here to pay it back.' 247Sports · 17h ago
- CJ Bailey Has One Goal for 2026 PackInsider · 17h ago
- ACC Kickoff: Can Bailey, manageable schedule make NC State legit contender? WRAL · 17h ago
- NC State's Doeren says QB Bailey could be best in country ESPN · 17h ago
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