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Huge day in bowl loss Smothers accrued 15 carries for 139 yards and gathered in all two targets for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-21 defeat against East Carolina.

Impact Smothers had a career day for the Wolfpack against East Carolina, recording a career-high 181 total yards and a touchdown. The redshirt freshman found the end zone on a 33-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Bailey in the fourth quarter, giving NC State a one-point lead at the time. Overall, Smother accounted for 571 yards and six touchdowns on the ground in 2024 while adding 19 receptions for 263 yards and a pair of scores through the air as well. With three years of eligibility remaining, Smothers appears primed for a potential breakout season in 2025.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Leads the way in backfield Smothers logged 13 carries for 83 yards and two touchdowns and caught all three targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 35-30 victory versus North Carolina.

Impact Smothers led the way in carries and yards for the Wolfpack in the final regular season game of 2024. The redshirt freshman has a bowl game remaining, as NC State sits at a 6-6 record. Still, next season, he figures to be the top tailback in Raleigh.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Smothers' late TD helps NC State edge rival North Carolina 35-30 in Brown's farewell at UNC

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DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leading rusher in loss Smothers logged seven carries for 79 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for eight yards during Thursday's 30-29 defeat versus Georgia Tech.

Impact Smothers was out-paced by Kendrick Raphael in terms of carries (the latter had nine) but Smothers was NC State's most efficient back. With Jordan Waters limited to just three carries, this is now fully a committee backfield. Smothers will look to build off this performance in a rivalry game with North Carolina next week.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over SMU Smothers compiled seven carries for 25 yards and gathered in all six targets for 87 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-23 victory over California.

Impact Smothers wasn't able to get much done on the ground but was a huge contributor in the passing game as he was second on the team in receiving yards and led the team in catches. Smothers also had his first receiving touchdown of the season and second total.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for pregame warmup Smothers (undisclosed) was seen dressed and warming up in pregame ahead of Saturday's matchup against Syracuse, per Noah Fleischman of On3Sports.

Impact Smothers was listed as questionable after missing each of North Carolina State's previous two games with an undisclosed injury, but it looks as if the redshirt freshman running back could be good to go against Syracuse. Smothers ran for 114 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries through the team's first four games in 2024 and will be hoping to add to those totals against the Orange.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Head coach Dave Doeren indicated that Smothers (undisclosed) returned to practice earlier this week, per R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com.

Impact While Doeren didn't say whether the coaching staff expects Smothers to play against Syracuse, it's a definite step in the right direction for the redshirt freshman running back. Smothers missed each of the Wolfpack's previous two games with an undisclosed injury, and though his return to practice indicates that a return to game action could come soon, his status will be worth monitoring heading into Saturday's matchup. Smothers ran for 114 yards and a touchdown on 22 rushing attempts through the team's first four games this season as part of the Wolfpack's committee-style approach.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Deacs Smothers (undisclosed) is out against Wake Forest, Noah Fleischman of On3Sports reports.

Impact Smothers missed last week against NIU, and he's set to miss his second straight game. The tailback has been moderately involved this season, tallying 22 carries for 114 yards and a score. His absence means Jordan Waters and Kendrick Raphael should lead the way in the backfield for the Wolfpack.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first TD of 2024 Smothers logged eight rushes for 41 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-35 defeat versus Clemson.

Impact Smothers, like the rest of North Carolina's backfield committee, saw plenty of work in what was a blowout loss to Clemson. Both Smothers and his backfield mate Kendrick Raphael logged their season highs in carries while the Wolfpack trailed big. Smothers should continue to be a rotational back moving forward, but don't expect the redshirt freshman to be a substantial part of this offense.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in blowout defeat Smothers totaled six carries for 25 yards and gathered in all three targets for one yard during Saturday's 51-10 loss against Tennessee.

Impact Smothers, and the rest of the Wolfpack's backfield, couldn't get going on the ground in Saturday's blowout loss to Tennessee. The tailback actually managed to double his carries from the opener, but that still only amounted to 25 yards on the ground. Notably, Smothers also reeled in three catches, but only parlayed that into a single yard. If he becomes a staple of the passing game, Smothers could find some value, but he's a rather forgotten part of this NC State offense at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three carries in Week 1 Smothers compiled three carries for 39 yards during Thursday's 38-21 victory over Western Carolina.

Impact Smothers has already almost surpassed his yardage total at Oklahoma. He's still clearly a rotational piece behind the lead back Jordan Waters, but if he can continue to make the most of his touches, he'll continue to spell Waters from time to time each game.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three carries in Week 1 Smothers compiled three carries for 39 yards during Thursday's 38-21 victory over Western Carolina.

Impact Smothers has already almost surpassed his yardage total at Oklahoma. He's still clearly a rotational piece behind the lead back Jordan Waters, but if he can continue to make the most of his touches, he'll continue to spell Waters from time to time each game.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter transfer portal Smothers will enter the transfer portal, according to his announcement Monday.

Impact Smothers finished 2023 with 11 carries for 42 yards across four games. The running back will still have four seasons of collegiate eligibility remaining, as he played fewer than five games.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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AUGUST 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM