NC State will enter this Saturday night against Virginia Tech with a heavy heart and a significant sideline absence. The program confirmed that its defensive coordinator, D.J Eliot, will be away from the sidelines due to a family emergency. The Wolfpack showed support for Eliot during this difficult time while preparing contingency plans on the headset for the game.

The family emergency in question was the heartbreaking passing of Eliot’s daughter, Drue, following a five-year battle with pediatric cancer. The loss when reported was responded to with condolences and requests for privacy. NC State Wolfpacks posted on its X, while breaking the news to the public, “Please join us in praying for DJ Eliot and his family during this time of tremendous loss.”

From a football standpoint, co-defen

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