Photos: Get a look at NC State’s football team at first fall practice of 2023 season

N.C. State’s football team opens its season in just a few weeks, and Wednesday was the Wolfpack’s first practice of the new year.

The Wolfpack, coming off an 8-5 season, has been picked to finish fourth in the ACC in 2023 preseason balloting at the ACC Football Kickoff.

There are some new faces in the program, including quarterback Brennan Armstrong and offensive coordinator Robert Anae.

N.C. State opens its season on Aug. 31, a Thursday night game at UConn.

See photos from N.C. State football first fall practice in Raleigh, NC on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.

N.C. State tight end Juice Vereen (11) runs drills during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State tight end Juice Vereen (11) runs drills during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Christopher Scott Jr. (35) fights to pull in a pass as N.C. State safety Daemon Fagan (20) defends during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Christopher Scott Jr. (35) fights to pull in a pass as N.C. State safety Daemon Fagan (20) defends during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Kevin ‘KC’ Concepcion (10) runs drills during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Kevin ‘KC’ Concepcion (10) runs drills during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. (82) pulls in the pass during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. (82) pulls in the pass during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State offensive lineman Dawson Jaramillo (69) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State offensive lineman Dawson Jaramillo (69) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver DJ Collins (86) pulls in a pass during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver DJ Collins (86) pulls in a pass during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive tackle Davin Vann (45) talks with defensive end Savion Jackson (9) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive tackle Davin Vann (45) talks with defensive end Savion Jackson (9) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
The N.C. State offensive line, from left, Timothy McKay (52), Derrick Eason (53), Dylan McMahon (54), Lyndon Cooper (56) and Anthony Belton (74) prepare to run a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
The N.C. State offensive line, from left, Timothy McKay (52), Derrick Eason (53), Dylan McMahon (54), Lyndon Cooper (56) and Anthony Belton (74) prepare to run a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Devon Betty (26) laughs with linebacker Payton Wilson (11) during a break during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Devon Betty (26) laughs with linebacker Payton Wilson (11) during a break during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive lineman Noah Potter (97) hits the pad during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive lineman Noah Potter (97) hits the pad during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Jordan Houston (3) waits for a drill to start during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Jordan Houston (3) waits for a drill to start during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Renté Hinton (14) defends wide receiver DJ Collins (86) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Renté Hinton (14) defends wide receiver DJ Collins (86) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Porter Rooks (4) pulls in a pass during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Porter Rooks (4) pulls in a pass during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Aydan White (3) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Aydan White (3) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) prepares to run a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) prepares to run a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive end Travali Price (13) attacks the pads during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive end Travali Price (13) attacks the pads during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Kendrick Raphael (20) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Kendrick Raphael (20) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) passes to Delbert Mimms III (34) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) passes to Delbert Mimms III (34) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive back Robert Kennedy III (8) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive back Robert Kennedy III (8) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) passes during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) passes during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State tight end Cedd Seabrough (14) runs drills during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State tight end Cedd Seabrough (14) runs drills during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Caden Fordham (10) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Caden Fordham (10) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. (82) talks with Julian Gray (8) and Anthony Smith (85) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. (82) talks with Julian Gray (8) and Anthony Smith (85) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State safety Bishop Fitzgerald (19) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State safety Bishop Fitzgerald (19) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive lineman Red Hibbler (47) hits the pad during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive lineman Red Hibbler (47) hits the pad during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren watches as wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) prepares to run a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren watches as wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) prepares to run a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Cecil Powell (4) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Cecil Powell (4) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) pulls in a pass during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) pulls in a pass during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) talks with offensive lineman Dylan McMahon (54) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) talks with offensive lineman Dylan McMahon (54) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Brandon Cisse (25) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Brandon Cisse (25) runs a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State offensive coordinator Robert Anae watches during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State offensive coordinator Robert Anae watches during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive end Isaiah Shirley (88) and defensive lineman Nick Campbell (46) wait for a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive end Isaiah Shirley (88) and defensive lineman Nick Campbell (46) wait for a drill during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) talks with quarterback Lex Thomas (12) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) talks with quarterback Lex Thomas (12) during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Shyheim Battle (7) lines up for a play during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Shyheim Battle (7) lines up for a play during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive end Savion Jackson (9) hits the pads during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive end Savion Jackson (9) hits the pads during the Wolfpack’s first fall practice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ethan Hyman/ehyman@newsobserver.com

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