Hollywood Smothers News, Rumors, Updates - North Carolina State Wolfpack

Not preparing for bowl Smothers (transfer portal) is not present for Friday's bowl game with Memphis, Noah Fleischman of On3Sports reports.

Impact As expected, all signs point to Smothers sitting out North Carolina State's last game of 2025 and focusing on the transfer portal. The running back has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Smothers will enter the transfer portal, per On3.

Impact Smothers is coming off a career year in his redshirt sophomore season with NC State. The tailback ran for 939 yards and six touchdowns, also catching 37 passes for 189 yards and one score. With two years of eligibility remaining and plenty of production to his name, Smothers should be one of the hotter running backs in the transfer portal.

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Shut down in Week 14 Smothers had 12 rushes for 32 yards and caught 4 of 5 targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 42-19 victory against North Carolina.

Impact Smothers struggled with his 16 touches, totaling 45 yards. After topping 100 rushing yards in four of his first six games, Smothers has gone under the 100-yard mark in five straight contests to close out the regular season. With a bowl game still to come, Smothers has rushed 160 times for 939 yards and six touchdowns while adding 37 catches for 189 yards and a touchdown as a receiver.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds with solid output Smothers accrued 21 rushes for 84 yards and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for zero yards during Friday's 21-11 victory versus Florida State.

Impact Smothers finished last week's game against Miami with negative rushing yards. While the third-year tailback didn't post a gaudy stat line in Week 13, he averaged just over four yards per carry and topped 80 rushing yards for the sixth time this season. He's now caught three or more passes in seven of 10 games in 2025.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Awful outing against Miami Smothers tallied seven rushes for negative two yards and reeled in all two targets for six yards during Saturday's 41-7 loss against Miami (FL).

Impact NC State mustered up just one touchdown and totaled 23 rushing yards, and Smothers didn't do much to bolster the Wolfpack's offensive attack. Four of his carries went for negative yards, and another went for no gain. Smothers, when healthy, had been an elite producer this season, as he had rushed 120 times for 825 yards and six touchdowns over eight games before Saturday's dud. He had also added 28 catches for 170 yards.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Canes Smothers (undisclosed) compiled seven carries for negative two yards and hauled in all two targets for six yards during Saturday's 41-7 loss versus Miami (FL).

Impact Smothers made his return to action against Miami after missing last week's contest against Georgia Tech due to an undisclosed injury. The 5-foot-11 running back was held in check on limited touches, running for a loss of two yards on seven rushing attempts while catching a pair of passes for six yards through the air. While his numbers were obviously lacking, his return was encouraging to see. A home matchup against Florida State awaits on Friday.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups, should play Smothers (undisclosed) is fully suited up and going through warmups ahead of Week 12 against Miami, per Noah Fleischman of On3Sports.

Impact Smothers appears primed to return to action for the Wolfpack, as does star tight end Justin Joly. That's huge news for NC State as it tries to pull off its second big upset of the season in two straight games. Smothers' return should help ignite the Wolfpack backfield, as he's been dynamic with 825 rushing yards and six scores on 6.9 yards per carry.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Officially a GTD Smothers (undisclosed) is officially a game-time decision for NC State's clash with Miami.

Impact Smothers missed last week against Georgia Tech, but the star tailback has a shot to return against the Hurricanes. However, it'll be a decision that'll come right down to the wire. Smothers has been electric this season with 825 yards and six touchdowns on 6.9 yards per carry.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Smothers (undisclosed) is officially listed as questionable to play Saturday against Miami.

Impact Earlier reports in the day suggested Smothers was expected to play Saturday, so while he's officially listed as questionable, it seems more likely than not that Smothers will suit up. He leads the Wolfpack with 825 rushing yards and figures to retain his role as the feature back if he's ultimately able to play.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Miami Smothers (undisclosed) is expected to play at Miami on Saturday, per Michael Clark of 247Sports.com.

Impact Smothers didn't play in the upset win over Georgia Tech, but the star tailback had a bye week to recover after that. Now, he is reportedly going to suit up and play against the Hurricanes "barring anything unforeseen," as Clark put it. Smothers has 825 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 6.9 yards per carry, with 28 catches for 170 yards and a score as well.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Duke Scott ran for a career-best 196 yards in place of injured Atlantic Coast Conference rushing leader Hollywood Smothers to help N

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Officially ruled out Smothers (undisclosed) isn't playing against Georgia Tech, per Noah Fleischman of On3Sports.

Impact The star tailback wasn't spotted in warmups, so this ultimately doesn't come as a surprise. Smothers will miss his first game of the season, which means Jayden Scott should handle the majority of the work in the Wolfpack backfield, with a dash of Deandre Desinor sprinkled in there as well.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from warmups Smothers (undisclosed) wasn't spotted warming up ahead of NC State's tilt with Georgia Tech, per Noah Fleischman of On3Sports.

Impact Smothers appears to be trending in the wrong direction ahead of the Wolfpack's huge game against Georgia Tech. Redshirt freshman tailback Jayden Scott was reportedly taking first-team reps in his stead during warmups, and Scott would figure to see the lion's share of carries with a little Deandre Desinor sprinkled in as well.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Officially a GTD Smothers (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Smothers was listed as questionable on NC State's initial injury report, and the team's final availability report didn't offer much more clarity. The star running back will be a game-time decision for the contest. If Smothers can't go, look for Jayden Scott to lead the Wolfpack backfield, while Coleson Fields or Darius Johnson could mix in.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Gets questionable tag Smothers is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Smothers' status is up in the air with the running back dealing with an apparent injury. He handled fewer than 10 carries for just the second time this season last week but was still effective, turning eight carries into 86 yards and a score. Jayden Scott could be in for an extended opportunity if Smothers were to miss.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Tops 100 yards from scrimmage Smothers notched eight carries for 86 yards and one touchdown and caught 3 of 5 targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 53-34 loss against Pittsburgh.

Impact Smothers saw a reduced workload for a third straight game, receiving just 11 touches Saturday. He made the most of his opportunities, though, averaging 10 yards per touch. Smothers saw 16 touches in Week 7 and six touches in Week 6. He had received at least 19 touches in every game before Week 6. Blowouts have been the primary reason for Smothers' decreased involvement. On the year, Smothers has 825 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns, 28 receptions, 170 receiving yards and one touchdown.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia, N.C. State's Hollywood Smothers and Georgia Tech's Haynes King land ACC midseason awards

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OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Comes back to earth Smothers logged 12 rushes for 46 yards and caught 4 of 5 targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 36-7 defeat against Notre Dame.

Impact After averaging a ridiculous 30.8 yards per carry last week, Smothers submitted his fewest rushing yards of the campaign. The tailback caught at least four passes for the fifth time this season, though. Through seven games, Smothers has 739 rushing yards, 25 receptions, 145 receiving yards and six total touchdowns.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unstoppable in rout Smothers totaled four carries for 123 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for 30 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-10 win versus Campbell.

Impact Smothers couldn't be contained in the blowout victory, with his four rush attempts going for 24, 59, five and 35 yards. He scored once through the air and once on the ground, though the lopsided nature of the contest meant his day was done early. Still, it was another outstanding game for the redshirt sophomore on the heels of his worst game of the campaign. Through six games, Smothers has rushed 100 times for 693 yards and a touchdown while adding 21 catches for 124 yards and a score through the air.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey throws for four TDs as N.C. State rolls past Campbell 56-10

CJ Bailey threw for four first-half touchdowns and N

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Momentum halted by VT Smothers recorded 16 rushes for 67 yards and reeled in all four targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 23-21 defeat against Virginia Tech.

Impact Smothers carried a 100-yard streak of three games into Saturday's contest and wound up falling well short of the century mark. The tailback logged season lows in carries and rushing yards. Smothers has accumulated 570 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground overall, and he has caught at least four passes in four of the five games this season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps 100-yard streak Smothers accrued 17 rushes for 123 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all five targets for 41 yards during Saturday's 45-33 loss against Duke.

Impact Smothers has rushed for at least 100 yards in three consecutive games, and he also set season highs in receptions and receiving yards. The tailback has recorded at least 19 touches in all four games this season. Smothers ranks fifth in the country with 503 rushing yards.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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Unbeaten and 8th-ranked Georgia Tech looks to dodge upset at NC State

Virginia, N.C. State's Hollywood Smothers and Georgia Tech's Haynes King land ACC midseason awards

Bailey throws for four TDs as N.C. State rolls past Campbell 56-10