Improving NC State's running game in three steps

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RALEIGH, NC - SEPTEMBER 29: North Carolina State Wolfpack offensive tackle Tyler Jones (53) lines up during the game between the NC State Wolfpack and the Virginia Cavaliers on September 29, 2018 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by William Howard/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Last season NC State had one of the best, most prolific passing attacks in the nation, coming just outside the Top 25, led by quarterback Devin Leary. Yet the rushing offense flagged significantly behind the passing game, amassing only 1,500 yards, good for 126 yards per game. The result? A good offense, but one that fell in the middle of the ACC in most team offensive categories, including points per game and total yards. So how can NC State take a step in 2022? It's a complicated answer because football is a complicated sport. So, we'll outline the primary factors and try to find a solution.