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NC State vs Western Carolina Prediction, Game Preview, Betting Lines
By Pete Fiutak,
5 hours ago
NC State has a terrific team coming into 2024, and it needs this game as a tune-up before dealing with Tennessee next.
Western Carolina is a dangerous FCS team with a high-powered passing attack - Kerwin Bell’s team is an almost perfect warm-up act to help the Wolfpack get ready for the Vols.
Jul 25, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Grayson McCall speaks to the media during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown.
NC State vs Western Carolina How to Watch Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 Game Time: 7:00 pm ET Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC How to Watch: ACC Network 2023 Records: Western Carolina (7-4), NC State (9-4) - Week 1 Thursday Schedule, Predictions
Why Western Carolina Will Win
The Catamount passing game will put the pressure on the NC State secondary. WCU QB Cole Gonzales threw 28 touchdown passes last season and should push past that this season with a loaded receiving corps to throw to.
The offense will try getting the ball deep, but it’ll be the quick-hitters that have to work right away. NC State is getting new linebackers into the mix, the pass rush has to emerge early on, and …
Why NC State Will Win
The NC State secondary is a bear. It’s deep, talented, and it shouldn’t have a problem holding up.
It’s the other side of the ball that will get the spotlight. New QB Grayson McCall from Coastal Carolina should make the Wolfpack passing game sharper, and the running backs will get work early on as the O tries to tweak things a bit from last year.
The Bison front line is quick, and it could be dangerous if pass rusher Micah Nelson is back to form after missing last year, but it’s undersized. So …
NC State vs Western Carolina: Who Will Win
The Wolfpack offensive front should take over quickly.
The offense will be efficient and effective from the start, the defense will hold up just fine against the run, and this should be over midway through the second quarter.
NC State vs Western Carolina Prediction, Betting Lines
NC State 45, Howard 7 Line: NC State -33.5, o/u: COMING ATS Confidence out of 5: 2 NC State vs Western Carolina Must See Rating: 1
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