Justin Joly News: Five catches in season opener

Joly gathered in 5 of 6 targets for 27 yards during Thursday's 24-17 victory against East Carolina.

After leading the Wolfpack in receiving yards and ranking second in receptions during 2024, Joly retained his featured role in the passing game in Thursday's season opener. The tight end tied for the team high in targets and receptions, but he finished with just 27 yards. Joly's 5.4 yards per catch was uncharacteristically low, as he averaged over 15 yards per catch in 2024 and hasn't averaged fewer than 10 yards per catch in his three full collegiate seasons.