VIDEO: James Smith-Williams Talks After NC State Defeats UVA

Redshirt Junior Defensive End James Smith-Williams had 4 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 sack in NC State’s 35-21 victory over Virginia yesterday. Smith-Williams spoke with the media after the game. The video is ABOVE and a BULLETED breakdown of what he had to say is BELOW.

• We prepared for Perkins in a similar way to the way we prepared for Lamar Jackson last year. Their offenses are different though.
• We feel good about where we are as a defense, but we want to add on to where we are, and be better next week.
• The goal was to keep Perkins in the pocket and make him throw. Larrell’s three sacks are a testament to all of us having a good game up front.
• We believe we’re the best defense in the country, and try to play like that every week. We’re all excited to get out there and play. That’s what we take into the game.