Yesterday ACC Digital Network shared who they thought the Top 5 Quarterbacks in the ACC are with this video, and NC State quarterback Jacoby Brissett was nowhere to be found. The Top 5 Quarterbacks they highlight are:
Clemson’s DeShaun Watson
Georgia Tech’s Justin Thomas
FSU’s Everett Golson
Miami’s Brad Kaaya
UNC’s Marquise Williams
How does Jacoby Brissett not make this list? Playing in his first season after sitting out an entire season, he earned a spot on this list in terms of pure production and statistics.
Brissett ranked higher last season in passing efficiency (136.7) than both Marquise Williams and Justin Thomas. His average of 200.5 passing yards per game ranked higher than Justin Thomas. Brissett completed 59.7% of his passes, which was better than Brad Kaaya and Justin Thomas. Jacoby threw 23 touchdowns, which was better than Marquise Williams and Justin Thomas. With only 5 interceptions, Brissett threw less than Brad Kaaya, Marquise Williams, Justin Thomas, and Everett Golson. If you look at total offensive yards, Brissett’s 2,606 was more than Brad Kaaya and Justin Thomas.
Brad Kaaya and Marquise Williams also led their teams to losing records. Jacoby Brissett helped turn the Wolfpack around from a 3-9 season in 2013, to an 8-5 season in 2014.
I agree that this is a hard list to make because there are a lot of good quarterbacks in the ACC, but being someone who likes to see the statistical/production proof behind a ranking, I see no way that Brissett doesn’t belong on this list.
You’ll notice that DeShaun Watson’s name was nowhere to be found in the above paragraph. Between having surgery on a finger and tearing his ACL, Watson only started 4 games. He was mind blowing in those 4 games as a Freshman, but there is no way to include him statistically in these comparisons. Also, considering the fact that Watson tore his ACL in late November, there is no guarantee that he is going to instantly return to top form in 2015.
I’m resigned to the fact that without winning the division/conference, State is never gonna get any love from the media. The fact that Marquise Williams made this list ahead of Jacoby is proof of that. 1. Williams is one of the most overrated QBs I’ve ever seen. If he were a top-5 QB (in the ACC’s weaker division, nonetheless) he probably wouldn’t be splitting time with Mitch Trubisky. 2. Justin Thomas throws the ball six times a game; how are you going to espouse his throwing abilities when he hardly ever throws? 3. I agree that Brad… Read more »
Prior to the announcement, NC State already had their non-conference slate booked for both of those seasons.
As a result of the addition of the Virginia series, a previously scheduled non-conference game from each season would need to be dropped. While it hasn’t been officially announced by the school, Joe Giglio and David Glenn seem to think that the series with Appalachian State is going to be dropped.
State swaps out a home-and-home with App State for one with Virginia
Given the ACC’s stance on road G5 games, that was going to happen
NC STATE BACKS OUT OF FOOTBALL SERIES WITH APPALACHIAN STATE…. David Glenn Weighs in on Required #NCPOL Scheduling Bill per UNC, NC STATE, ECU, CHARLOTTE AND APP https://t.co/5sfWzmRa93 via @YouTube
— NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORK (@TheNCSportsNet) May 16, 2024
It would make the most sense, considering the Mountaineers were the only opponent the Wolfpack was scheduled to play in both 2025 and 2026. It would also make sense, considering the fact that ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips isn’t a fan of ACC teams playing Group of 5 schools on the road.
I will tell you this much. The Mountaineer faithful certainly believe NC State is dropping the series with App State, and it just takes a little scrolling on X (formerly Twitter) to get a read on their feelings on the situation.
CBS Sports released their Top-25 Power 4 Coaches in College Football, and NC State’s Dave Doeren came in at #16. Heading into last season, he went into the season ranked #25.
16) Dave Doeren: The NC State coach finally gets some overdue credit. He’s always hovered around the bottom of our top 25 or just outside it, and now he finds himself firmly entrenched in it thanks to all the changes at the top. Coaches who take mid-tier programs and overachieve never get enough credit, in my estimation, and the consistency Doeren has established at NC State — where he spent most of his time in a division with Clemson and Florida State — is one of the most impressive things any coach in the country has done. I’m glad to see Doeren getting closer to the top 15. 2023 rank: 25 (+9) (CBS Sports)
Numerous CBS Sports’ analysts voted in the poll, and Tom Fornelli actually ranked Doeren #8.
DraftKings released their way-too-early odds for the game, and Tennessee is currently a 5.5-point favorite.
Here’s the deal, as NC State fans, if we want to be a big time Football program, NC State fans need to gobble up tickets to this game. Let’s do our part and make sure that Bank of America Stadium is painted RED. Buy Tickets HERE.
NC State announced this morning that the Wolfpack and UVA will play in a home-and-home non-conference series, with the game in 2025 being in Raleigh, and the game in 2026 being in Charlottesville.
To reiterate, despite the fact that both teams are in the ACC, these games are considered non-conference games, and won’t count toward conference records. This is similar to what UNC and Wake Forest did a few years back.
Here’s what’s interesting about the addition of these games in 2025 and 2026. Prior to the announcement, NC State already had 4 non-conference games scheduled for both years.
It would be my assumption that one of the previously scheduled non-conference games for each season will not take place now.
I’m resigned to the fact that without winning the division/conference, State is never gonna get any love from the media. The fact that Marquise Williams made this list ahead of Jacoby is proof of that. 1. Williams is one of the most overrated QBs I’ve ever seen. If he were a top-5 QB (in the ACC’s weaker division, nonetheless) he probably wouldn’t be splitting time with Mitch Trubisky. 2. Justin Thomas throws the ball six times a game; how are you going to espouse his throwing abilities when he hardly ever throws? 3. I agree that Brad… Read more »