NC State vs. Clemson – Game Preview – October 1, 2022 – ESPN

No. 10 North Carolina State (4-0, 0-0 ACC) at No. 5 Clemson (4-0, 2-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC)

Line: Clemson by 7, .

Collection file: Clemson leads 59-21-1

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Clear management of the ACC Atlantic Division with close to the midway level of the season. Clemson comes off a dramatic, 51-45 OT win over beforehand undefeated Wake Forest and may maintain a tiebreaker in opposition to each its prime opponents within the division. North Carolina State ended a protracted dropping streak in opposition to the Tigers final 12 months and can look to win its first recreation at Clemson since Philip Rivers was their quarterback in 2002.

KEY MATCHUP

Clemson QB DJ Uiagalelei vs. North Carolina State’s protection. Uiagalelei is a revamped passer this season, already throwing for extra TDs in 4 video games this 12 months than he did a season in the past. However the Wolfpack are one of many ACC’s high defenses, first in fewest factors allowed per recreation, second within the league in opposition to the frenzy and third in opposition to the cross.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

North Carolina State: QB Devin Leary is the ‘Packs’ clear chief, finishing practically two-thirds of his throws for 890 yards and 9 touchdowns in opposition to simply two interceptions. Leary is 16-3 because the Wolfpack’s beginning quarterback the previous two seasons.

Clemson: DT Tyler Davis’ return from harm in opposition to Wake Forest was an enormous cause the Tigers had been capable of largely shut down the run and get a little bit of strain on Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman within the fourth quarter and extra time. Davis is fast and highly effective and may shut down the center.

FACTS & FIGURES

Clemson has a 36-game residence win streak, relationship again to November 2016 and may tie Florida State’s ACC mark of 37 straight by beating the Wolfpack. The Tigers additionally carry a 10-game win streak general, the longest within the Energy 5. … North Carolina State is in its first high 10 battle in soccer historical past. … Clemson has performed 5 earlier undefeated matchups at Demise Valley the place each groups are 4-0 or higher. The Tigers are 4-1, the loss coming to Jameis Winston and Florida State in 2013. … North Carolina State middle Grant Gibson has particular ties to Clemson. His grandfather is former Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt, the primary Black scholar to enroll at Clemson in 1963. … Clemson has scored 175 factors, tied for second most via 4 video games in program historical past. Solely the 2000 crew that began 8-0 has scored extra throughout that stretch.

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