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NC State Versus Boston College | Week 7 | Preview and How to Watch

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NC State Wolfpack vs. Boston College Eagles
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
TV: ACCN
Line: State -3

 

BC Preview

Boston College are, like State and Wake Forest, dark horse candidates that have now definitively made it known they want a chance at an ACC Championship. Both are coming off grueling games and bye weeks. State with a back and forth win with LA Tech, the Eagles and low scoring loss at Clemson. There’s multiple ways this game could go, all depends on who would like to show up heading out of an extra week of rest.

The Eagles started their season 4-0 before that Clemson loss. The first three games? Cupcakes City. Blowouts of Colgate, UMass and Temple, although two of the three were at least on the road. A thrilling overtime win over Mizzou, put them back in the spotlight.

Quarterback Phil Jurkovec started the season as a player to watch, but with injury, back up Dennis Grosel has struggled to find his groove. Floating around 60% completions and a split 4-4 TD to INT ratio, he likes to run. Running back, Pat Garwo III, has a body like Person but stats similar to Knight. If this BC offense is to be competitive, they rely on buying Grosel time and committing to the ground game early (sound like anyone we know?). If this turns into a game of catchup for the Eagles, it’ll lean heavily in State’s favor.

BC’s defense is decent, but with a balanced attack, State should find opportunities to exploit. They tend to struggle to get into the backfield, but have the secondary support to cause turnovers. In fact, State and BC are tied with seven total sacks on the year, although State has steadily been improving in that area.

 

Keys to Winning for the Wolfpack

  • Who gets running first? – Both teams rely on the ground game to set the tone for the offense. While State has been using it to wear down opponents, leading to deep threat chances with their loaded receiver core, BC is just trying to keep teams honest and allow Grosel time. State should have a big advantage on both sides of the ball. Their defense has been sound against the run, while Knight and Person have done all they could, both catching and running. Leaving the LA Tech game, Knight didn’t look 100%, hopefully the rest has the backfield duo ready to feast.
  • Capitalize on Turnovers – Both BC and Leary are going to put out opportunities for turnovers. This game within the game, is going to be massive tonight. Eagles have 6 INTs to State’s 7. Both teams attack to the ball carrier and have had moments on tape that shine defensively. Last time State was on the road, they didn’t handle themselves well in doing the little things right, can’t happen again.
  • Start Fast – Simply put, don’t let BC and that night crowd get into this. Work through your progressions, get a balance attack rolling on offense and absolutely fly on defense. When State has struggled most, is when they overthink, instead of do. Eagles are a solid team, but State should be able to take care of business, if they take care of THEIR business.

Predictions

This has a feeling of the first half being brutal to watch. Both teams showing rust and overcommitting and underdelivering. The over/under is 51 and can’t help but feel the under is the right way to go.

In the end, State has the better offense and defense. BC has the home crowd and a chance to step up in the Atlantic. Wolfpack win another close one, full of heart attacks and worry.

Wolfpack wins 27-23.

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NC State to Play Tennessee in 2024 in Charlotte

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It’s finally official. NC State and Tennessee will play one another in football at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on September 7th, 2024, in the Duke’s Mayo Classic. The Wolfpack are also scheduled to play Louisiana Tech and Western Carolina in non-conference play in 2024.

“We are excited to participate in the 2024 Duke’s Mayo Classic. This is an incredible opportunity for our football program to face a great SEC opponent in our home state. The Charlotte Sports Foundation does a fantastic job and I’m looking forward to an electric atmosphere at Bank of America Stadium,” said Director of Athletics, Boo Corrigan. (GoPack)

NC State has played Tennessee 3 times, winning the first game of the series back in 1893.

 

 

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ICYMI: NC State Gives Dave Doeren a 1-Year Contract Extension

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In case you missed it, last week NC State gave head football coach Dave Doeren a 1-year contract extension, locking him in for 5 more years, which is through the 2027 football season. The contract is for an additional year, without a raise in pay, which is $5 million annually.

“We are very proud of the standard and culture that Dave has established for our football program,” said Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan. “We look forward to seeing him build on the progress we have enjoyed on and off the field under his leadership.” 

“I’m very grateful to Chancellor Woodson and Boo Corrigan for their commitment to our program and for all of the support they’ve given me personally,” said Doeren. “This is home and I’m excited about the future of Wolfpack football.”

(GoPack)

Congrats Coach!

To see the type of impact Doeren has had during his tenure at NC State, click here.

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NC State Football Ranked 46th in Preseason 2023 SP+ Rankings

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ESPN’s Bill Connelly has release the 2023 Preseason College Football SP+ Rankings, and NC State is ranked 46th nationally, and 7th in the ACC.

ACC Teams in the Preseason SP+ Rankings

11. FSU
12. Clemson
28. UNC
36. Louisville
40. Pittsburgh
42. Maryland
46. NC State
52. Wake Forest
56. Duke
59. Syracuse
69. Virginia Tech
70. Georgia Tech
72. Boston College
76. Virginia

NC State’s Offense is ranked 67th, and the Defense is ranked 22nd.

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NC State’s Football Game against USF Gets Moved From 2024 to 2029.

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NC State was scheduled to play USF on the road in 2024, but that game has been moved back to 2029.

As a result, NC State is now on the lookout to fill 2 spots for non-conference opponents in 2024. The only two non-conference games locked in at this point for 2024 is Western Carolina and Louisiana Tech at home.

It has been rumored that NC State could open the 2024 season playing Tennessee in Charlotte, but it hasn’t been confirmed.

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