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Last night NC State defeated Old Dominion in their first road game of the season 38-14 to improve to 3-0 on the season.  Here are some Offensive notes on the Wolfpack victory:

  • Dating back to last season, NC State is on a 6-game winning streak.  This is the longest winning streak by the Wolfpack since they started the season 9-0 in 2002.
  • Matt Dayes rushed for 108 yards on 20 carries, and also picked up his 6th rushing touchdown of the season.  Dayes has rushed for 100+ yards in three straight games to start the season.  The last NC State running back to rush for 100+ yards in 3 straight games was T.A. McClendon in 2002.  The last Wolfpack running back to rush for 100+ yards in the first three games of the season was Joe McIntosh in 1981.
  • Jaylen Samuels has a goal to score two touchdowns a game this season.  Through three games he is right on target, picking up touchdowns #5 (3-yard run) and #6 (10-yard reception).
  • Jacoby Brissett had his least efficient game of the young season if you just look at the paper.  He was 18 0f 27 for 179 yards and 1 touchdown.  His Passing Efficiency Rating for the night was 134.58, and is now 165.06 on the year.  Brissett did use his legs more, rushing 9 times for 43 yards and 1 touchdown.  His streak of passing attempts without an interception is up to 156, covering a span of 26 quarters.
  • Shadrach Thornton rushed the ball 18 times for 92 yards and a touchdown after sitting out the first two games due to suspension.
  • NC State had 4 rushing touchdowns by 4 different players.
  • Jaylen Samuels led the Wolfpack in receptions (5) and receiving yards (43).
  • Alex Barr was unable to play yesterday due to a knee injury.   Bryce Kennedy  stepped in and started the game, but he left the game with an injury.  Garrett Bradbury hasn’t played since injuring himself in Week 1 against Troy.  As a result, Senior Joe Thuney moved over from Left Guard and Freshman Tyler Jones stepped into his spot at Left Tackle.
  • The NC State offense held the ball for 40:12  last night, marking the third straight game in which the Wolfpack has had the ball in their hands for 40+ minutes.  NC State entered the game leading the FBS in Time of Possession.
  • NC State had 435 yards of total offense, which is their lowest total in 2015.  They have 400+ yards of Total Offense in 6 straight games.

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Matthew is Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, and is in charge of business strategy. He is an NC State alum who majored in business. Matthew is also the lead pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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