NC State QB CJ Bailey | 2026 ACC Football Returning Attractions

CJ Bailey will be starting his third season under center for the Wolfpack, and the expectations are as high as ever in Raleigh. Bailey is coming off of a season in which he passed for 3,105 yards in addition to rushing for 215 yards and being responsible for 31 scores. He was the 12th most efficient passer in the country, boasting a 79.4 QBR. The 'Pack will need him to continue to play well as their offense will look to improve their numbers from last season, most importantly the 75.0 tackles for loss they surrendered (14th ACC). Bailey can keep NC State ahead of the chains and convert first downs as evidence by his sterling marks in those situations. He completed 73% of his throws for 1,058 passing yards on first down with 8 scores and 0 int's while boasting the 3rd best passer rating on 3rd down in the conference at 159.76. ACCDN analyst Wes Bryant takes you in depth as he tells you what makes CJ Bailey one of the ACC's biggest "Returning Attractions" in 2026.

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