Will NC State Football’s Kurt Roper Be Able to Elevate CJ Bailey and the Wolfpack Offense in 2025?
The 2025 season holds immense promise for the NC State Wolfpack, but there’s one question that looms large over the program: Can offensive coordinator Kurt Roper unlock the potential of sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey and elevate the Wolfpack offense?
After a roller-coaster year that saw NC State finish with a respectable record but a frustrating inconsistency on offense, Roper’s appointment as the team’s new offensive coordinator could be the game-changing move that the program needs. The Wolfpack’s offense was often left sputtering in the red zone, and fans found themselves asking, “When will the offense finally break through?” With the addition of Roper, the hope is that the answer to that question will be in 2025, and that it will come with a powerful offensive unit led by CJ Bailey.
Kurt Roper’s Track Record:
Roper is no stranger to the demands of turning around struggling offenses. With a career that spans across several big-name programs like Florida, South Carolina, and most recently Clemson, he’s built a reputation as an offensive mind capable of transforming underperforming units. His style of play is grounded in a balanced attack—mixing the passing game with a physical running game, all while focusing on tempo and versatility. But his biggest challenge at NC State will be to adapt his system to the strengths of the current.
