Dacari Collins, a former Clemson football wide receiver, shared his thoughts with the media ahead of NC State’s upcoming matchup against the Tigers. Collins, who transferred to NC State in 2023, was asked if playing in Death Valley again would feel strange. His response was simple: “No, it’s just a game.”
As NC State football prepares for Saturday’s noon kickoff at Clemson, Collins mentioned that while the Wolfpack coaches have talked about the noise and atmosphere at Death Valley, it’s not something that concerns him. He explained that during games, he’s always focused, so the crowd won’t be an issue. “When I’m playing, I’m locked in,” he said.
So far this season, Collins has caught seven passes for 78 yards. After arriving at Clemson as a four-star recruit in 2021, he decided to transfer last year. In 2023, he recorded 14 receptions for 212 yards and two touchdowns. He also had one catch in last season’s game against Clemson, which NC State won.
Collins will look to make a splash in his return to Clemson, even if he’s acting like it’s not a big deal.