NC State Sophomore CJ Bailey is 1 of 27 Quarterbacks named to the 2025 Preseason Manning Award Watch List. The Manning Award is presented annually to the best collegiate Quarterback, and is the only QB Award that accounts for postseason play.
Bailey is 1 of 4 ACC Quarterbacks included on the Watch List.
2025 Manning Award Preseason Watch List (2024 stats)
| Player, Class, School | QBR | Pct. | Yards | TD | INT | Rushing |
| Drew Allar, Sr. |