How NC State’s Team Stats Rank Heading into ACC Play

NC State’s competition hasn’t been the most challenging through 4 non-conference games, but here’s a look at how the Wolfpack ranks in team statistics heading into ACC play.

Offense

NC State ranks 4th in scoring offense (34.0), rushing offense (212) and total offense (450.8), and 9th in passing offense (238.8).

They rank 2nd to last in passing efficiency.

The NC State O-Line has done a good job protecting the QB, ranking 4th in sacks allowed.

The Wolfpack ranks 2nd in 1st downs, and 6th in 3rd down conversions.

NC State ranks 1st in Red Zone offense.

Defense

The Wolfpack ranks 3rd in rushing defense (76.5), 4th in scoring defense (18.2) and total defense (309.2), and 10th in pass defense (232.8).

While they rank 10th in pass defense, they rank 2nd in passing efficiency defense.

NC State ranks 9th in sacks.

They rank 10th in opponent 1st downs, and 4th in opponent 3rd down conversions.

The Wolfpack’s Red Zone defense ranks 10th.

General

NC State hasn’t done a great job keeping the yellow flags off the ground, ranking 10th in penalties. The Wolfpack ranks 3rd in time of possession. They also rank 5th in turnover margin (+2).