The NC State Wolfpack(1-1) host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs(1-0) on Saturday afternoon. NC State is coming off a 51-10 loss to Tennessee. Quarterback Grayson McCall completed 15 of 22 passes for 104 yards and one INT. Running Back Daylan Smothers carried the ball 6 times for 25 yards in a game dominated by the Volunteers.
The Bulldogs are coming off a 25-17 win over Nicholls. Running back Marquis Crosby carried the ball 9 times for 44 yards. QB Blake Baker completed 12 of 24 passes for 207 yards, throwing 1 TD and 2 INTs.
Can the Wolfpack bounce back and get a much-needed win, or will the Bulldogs pull off the upset and remain undefeated?
NC State vs. Louisiana Tech Match Details
Fixture: Louisiana Tech @ NC State
Date and Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024 @ Noon EST
Location: Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina
Key Stats
NC State
The Wolfpack enter 1-1, averaging 24 points per game this season. Running back Jordan Waters leads the team in rushing, scoring twice and averaging 60 yards per game. QB Grayson McCall is averaging 211 passing yards per game and is completing 66.13% of his passes. He has thrown 3 TDs and 2 INT to start the season.
Wide Receiver Kevin 'KC' Concepcion is averaging 87 receiving yards per game and scored 3 TDs. Justin Joly is averaging 52.5 receiving yards per game. Defensively, South Carolina has 2 INTs, 2 sacks, and hit the opposing quarterback 9 times. They are allowing 36 points per game, which is so high because Tennessee scored 51 on them.
Louisiana Tech
The Bulldogs enter the game 1-0, averaging 25 points per game this season. Marquis Crosby leads the team in rushing, averaging 44 yards per game. QB Blake Baker is averaging 207 passing yards per game and is completing 50% of his passes. To start the year, he threw 1 TD and 2 INTs.
Wide Receiver Marlion Jackson is averaging 76 receiving yards per game and scored one TD. Jay Wilkerson is averaging a healthy 64 receiving yards per game. From a defensive standpoint, LSU has no interceptions and 6 sacks and hit the opposing quarterback once. They are allowing 17 points per game.
Prediction
NC State is coming off an embarrassing loss last week and will play with a chip on their shoulder. Look for Grayson McCall to come out firing and get his main target, Kevin Concepcion, involved early and often. The ground game has been lacking, and the Bulldogs held Nicholls to a meager 62 yards rushing. The Wolfpack should have the size and power up front to get Jordan Waters going in this one.
Blake Baker needs to air it out and protect the ball for Louisiana Tech. The NC State secondary is vulnerable and if Marlion Jackson and Jay Wilkerson can get it going, they could pull out a huge win.
NC State to win by 22 to cover the spread is asking too much. The Bulldogs will keep this one closer than the lines indicate. The Wolfpack will likely win, but not by more than three touchdowns. Play this one smart and roll with Louisiana Tech to cover.
Final Pick
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +21.5 (-110)
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