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Face it, NC State’s offense > NC State’s defense

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Coming into the 2017 season, all of the hype was about NC State’s defense, and how they would be one of the best units in the country. On the other side of the ball, there honestly wasn’t much talk about the Wolfpack Offense. Sure, everyone thought Jaylen Samuels would shine, and Ryan Finley was pretty good the year before. With that being said, there were questions about the running back position after the exodus of Matt Dayes, and the quality of depth behind Kelvin Harmon and Stephen Louis at the wide receiver position.

Seven games through the 2017 season, a majority of the talk still tends to be about NC State’s impressive defense, and I don’t get it. Don’t get me wrong, I know that the Wolfpack has one of the best defensive lines in the country, led by Bradley Chubb. They are the #1 rush defense in the ACC and the #6 nationally. I’ll give credit where credit is due, but let me shine a light on the rest of the NC State defense. They rank 121st nationally in pass defense, giving up 287 Yards through the air per game. When you add it all up, NC State ranks 54th in total defense.

Now, I want to shine a light on the NC State offense, which has outperformed the defense, even though they don’t get enough credit. They rank 46th in rush offense (177.4), 24th in pass offense (290), and 24th in total offense (467.4)

The Wolfpack boasts a Top 25 offense.

According to ESPN’s FPI Efficiency calculations, NC State has the 9th most efficient offense in the nation, and their defense is the 46th most efficient.

If NC State’s defense can catch up to their offense, the Wolfpack will be really hard to stop.

 
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Ohio St. Transfer Safety Ja’Had Carter is Officially Visiting NC State Today

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May 7, 2024

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Ohio State Transfer Safety Ja’Had Carter (6’1″/205) is taking an Official Visit to NC State beginning today according to a source.

Carter played in 8 games as a reserve (6 at Safety/2 on strictly Special Teams) for the Buckeyes this past season, recording 5 tackles.

Prior to joining Ohio St., Carter played his first 3 seasons at Syracuse. In 2022, he was All-ACC Honorable Mention, tallying 36 tackles, 3 interceptions and 3 pass breakups. In 2020, as a True Freshman, Carter earned Freshman All-American status. Over three seasons with the Orange, Carter started in 28 of the 31 games he has played in.

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Colorado DT Transfer Chazz Wallace is Taking an Official Visit to NC State Tomorrow

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May 6, 2024

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NC State has offered Colorado Defensive Tackle Transfer Chazz Wallace (6’2″/295), and he confirmed with me that he will be taking an Official Visit to Raleigh tomorrow.

Wallace played in 10 games for Coach Prime this past season, starting in 4. He finished with 11 tackles and 1.5 sacks. His PFF Grade was 56.4.

Prior to Colorado, Wallace spent his first three years at Old Dominion.

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NC State Offers FCS DT Brandon Lane

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May 6, 2024

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NC State offered Stephen F. Austin (FCS) Transfer Defensive Tackle Brandon Lane (6’3″/300) yesterday.

Lane started in 6 of the 11 games he played in for Stephen F. Austin this past season. He finished the year with 44 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. His PFF Grade was 74.6, which ranked 4th on the Lumberjacks Defense. His 79.9 Run Defense Grade ranked 3rd on the team. In 2022, Lane played 7 games as a reserve for Stephen F. Austin, recording 11 tackles 2.5 tackles for loss and 1 sack.

Lane spent his first two collegiate seasons at South Dakota State (2000-21). In 2000, he played in 1 game. In 2021, he played in 3 games as a reserve for the Jackrabbits. The 2000 season was the Covid Year, and the 2021 season was his redshirt year. As a result, Lane still has two years of eligibility remaining.

Around a week-and-a-half ago, Lane committed to Michigan St., but then he decommitted from the Spartans on May 2nd.

I don’t think Michigan St. is necessarily off the table, and he has visited Washington and West Virginia.

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Congrats to NC State Football’s Spring Graduates!

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May 3, 2024

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Congratulations to the 7 NC State Football Players that just graduated this Spring.

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2024 Football Spring Graduates

Linebacker Devon Betty (1 year of eligibility)

Defensive End Davin Vann (1 year of eligibility)

Cornerback Aydan White (1 year of eligibility)

Offensive Guard Anthony Carter Jr. (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Matt McCabe (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Tackle Patrick Matan (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Brendan Lawson (no longer on the roster)

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