2026 games, tackles for loss per game. W and L: the team’s results.
4 stories in the last 60 days, from 2 outlets.
Isaiah Shirley Recognized as Semifinalist for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of The Year Award
NC State University Athletics Oct 21
Isaiah Shirley
Wins the gap play after play. Third year in the NC State defensive front. The first one came in 2025: ACC Defensive Line Player of the Week. On tape: 4 tackles against Virginia, Week 1, 2026.
16 tackles · 0.5 sacks
Play style
Stout at the point of attack — steady tackle-for-loss production without a standout pass-rush number.
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
from 2 outlets
Isaiah Shirley Recognized as Semifinalist for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of The Year Award
NC State University Athletics Oct 21 · 1 outlet
NC State University AthleticsIsaiah Shirley Recognized on the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch ListSep 10NC State University AthleticsIsaiah Shirley Named Semifinalist for William V. Campbell TrophySep 23NC State University AthleticsIsaiah Shirley Recognized as Semifinalist for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of The Year AwardOct 21from 2 outlets
Isaiah Shirley Recognized as Semifinalist for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of The Year Award
NC State University Athletics Oct 21 · 1 outlet
NC State University AthleticsIsaiah Shirley Named to AllState Wuerffel Trophy Watch ListAug 11NC State University AthleticsIsaiah Shirley Recognized on the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch ListSep 10NC State University AthleticsIsaiah Shirley Named Semifinalist for William V. Campbell TrophySep 23NC State University AthleticsIsaiah Shirley Recognized as Semifinalist for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of The Year AwardOct 21NC State University AthleticsNC State University AthleticsNC State University AthleticsNC State University AthleticsEach week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
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Last game (Wk 9): 0.5 sacks, 0.5 tackles for loss, 1 tackle.
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 7 games
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| Wk | Opp | TKL | SOLO | TFL | SACK | INT | PD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | L 8-34@ Virginia | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | Season-high 4 tackles |
| Wk 2 | W 73-0vs Richmond | 2 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 3 | L 31-35@ Vanderbilt | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 4 | W 41-31vs App State | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | |
| Wk 5 | W 31-28vs Louisville | 2 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | |
| Wk 6 | L 14-38vs Wake Forest | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 9 | W 31-10vs California | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | — | 0 | |
| Total | 16 | 4 | 2.5 | 0.5 | — | 2 |
Oct. 31 · W 31-10 vs California, play by play
1 tackle.
Sacked the quarterback for a 4-yard loss. Second quarter, up 10-7.
His game this year: disruption in the backfield — 2 tackles for loss, in the 7 games with play by play.
How NC State’s defense played that day
California’s 13 drives: 11 stopped (1 takeaway) · 2 scored. While the game was within a score they held 8 of 9. His sack came with NC State up 3.
3 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
2 tackles, including 1 more for loss, 1 pass broken up. The fumble he forced ended Louisville’s drive (fumble).
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play: 1 of his 2, sacks included.
Forced a fumble. First quarter, up 3-0. Ended Louisville’s drive (fumble).
3 tackles, including 1 pass broken up. He hurried the quarterback once.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
1 tackle.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
2 tackles, including 1 more for loss.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
4 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
Week 5 · 2026
W 31-28
vs Louisville
1 tackle for loss · 2 tackles · 1 pass breakup
Edged out Louisville at home in a shootout.
Ratings of the games shown run from -8 to +12 points against an average team (SP+ rating of each opponent).
Where his impact shows up on the stat sheet
TFL rate
16%2 TFLSack rate
3%0 sacksHurry rate
6%1 hurry16 tackles · 2.5 for loss · 0.5 sacks.
3 seasons under Dave Doeren — 18-16 over that span.
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 7 games
Home vs Road
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home5g | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Road2g | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
First half vs Second half
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-76g | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Weeks 8+1g | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dave Doeren
Pass share
47.0%
258 pass / 291 run
Plays / game
68.6
8 games
Team sack rate
4.5%
288 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Player standing · 2026
Fewer tackles a game than most FBS defensive linemen who play every week.
Recognition
Production · CFB Zeitgeist Score
Three-star recruit. Now #101 at the position.
2026 is in progress.
A stat line in 23 games over three seasons.
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Dave Doeren.
