Tony Adams Out, Mike Stevens Limited For NC State in Sun Bowl

NC State just announced that starting Senior offensive guard Tony Adams will not be playing today, and Senior cornerback Mike Stevens won’t start, and could be limited.

OG Tony Adams will not play today and CB Mike Stevens won't start and may be limited due to injuries.

— NC State Football (@PackFootball) December 29, 2017

This is honestly way more concerning news in my opinion than the absence of Chubb. Roseboro is not a typical backup. He would start at most ACC schools, but has had to sit behind Chubb for the past two years.

Tony Adams is one of the best offensive lineman in the ACC. He will be replaced by either Justin Witt, Joe Sculthorpe, or Josh Fedd-Jackson. I’m not knocking either one of these guys, but they are freshman.

Also, the possible absence of Mike Stevens is a devastating blow. In my opinion, Stevens is one of the most underrated players on this team, and is the best cover corner the Wolfpack has. The Sun Devils have a lot of weapons, and NC State without Stevens would be much more vulnerable.

NC State enters the game as the favorite, but beating the Sun Devils without Chubb, Adams and Stevens would be impressive.