Welcome back to Pack Insiders. In this video, we’re breaking down NC State’s running back room heading into the 2026 season. Hollywood Smothers is gone after a first-team All-ACC season and the best career yards-per-carry mark in program history. Now the spotlight shifts to Duke Scott. In this preview, we cover: • How big the loss of Hollywood Smothers really is • Why Duke Scott is locked in as the clear RB1 • His elite athleticism and weight-room freak numbers • Davion Gause’s role as the primary backup and pass-game weapon • Where Deandre Desinor fits • The lingering question of Jonathan Paylor’s impact after missing all of last season • Can Duke Scott become NC State’s first 1,000-yard rusher since Reggie Gallaspy in 2018? Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:15 – The loss of Hollywood Smothers 1:31 – Duke Scott takes over as RB1 5:08 – Davion Gause as the backup 8:07 – Depth chart & Jonathan Paylor 13:15 – Can Duke Scott rush for 1,000 yards? If you missed our Quarterback Preview, go che...