Jacoby Brissett and Matt Dayes have had a stellar start to the season.  In fact they both find themselves as leaders in a couple of NCAA individual statistical categories.

Brissett has been extremely efficient this season, ranking 14th in passing efficiency rating at 170.3. Even more impressive is the fact that Brissett leads the nation in completion precentage.

Top 5 in completion %

1. Jacoby Brissett – NCSU – 77.9
2. Greyson Lambert – UGA – 76.5
3. Greg Ward Jr. – HOU – 75.3
4. Deshaun Watson – CLEM – 74.4
5. Brandon Doughty – WKU – 74.2

Matt Dayes has done his best to put himself in a position to rush for over 1,000 yards this season as he has gained over 100 yards each game thus far.  Not only is he racking up the yards, but he is also finding the end zone.  Dayes is tied for the lead with 9 rushing TD’s on the season.

Top 5 in rushing TD’s 

1. Matt Dayes – NCSU – 9 TDs
2. Tyler Ervin – SJSU – 9 TDs
3. Keenan Reynolds – Navy – 9 TDs
4. Jordan Canzeri – Iowa – 8 TDs
5. Derrick Henry – Alabama – 8 TDs

It will be critical that both Brissett and Dayes stay at the top of their games if NC State wants to stay unbeaten this weekend as they host the Louisville Cardinals.  The Cards will be a great test for NC State  and a great barometer of how Brissett and Dayes will perform as the ACC schedule begins.