NC State Newsstand: Pack climbs in ACC power rankings
The 2023 season is officially underway for NC State football, and there will be no shortage of news between now and the Wolfpack’s season opener. Our daily ‘Newsstands’ will be a way for our readers to catch up on what they missed from the day before.
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NC State football got back into the win column against Marshall, winning a high-scoring showdown that included a season-high 48 points for the Wolfpack and moving to 4-2 on the year. As a result, On3 moved the program up one spot to No. 8 in its weekly ACC Power Rankings.
The conference remains strong at the top this year. On3 ranked Florida State, North Carolina and Louisville as the ACC’s top 3 teams right now. Those programs have a combined record of 16-0 this fall. NC State has 2 losses already this fall, but it has the opportunity to pick up some critical wins over the next couple of months.
Starting with a matchup with Duke (No. 4) this weekend, the Pack plays 5 of the 7 teams ranked ahead of it this season.
Here’s On3’s explanation for why the Wolfpack is ranked at No. 8.
“New NC State starting quarterback MJ Morris got off to a rough start. Morris threw a pair of interceptions in the first quarter, including a pick-six, as Marshall built an early lead against the Wolfpack.
“Morris ended up throwing three interceptions overall. However, he also tossed four touchdown passes to help NC State hand Marshall its first loss of the season. The Wolfpack have a tough challenge this week playing at rival Duke.”
Tweets of the day
Four-star wing Devyn Quigley, the No. 47 recruit in the country, committed to Wolfpack women’s basketball Tuesday.
Wolfpack football four-star wide receiver commit Jonathan Paylor shared his message for recruits who are considering the program.
Pack defensive back Darius Edmundson plans to enter the transfer portal.
Tight end Trent Pennix showed off some serious speed against Marshall.
NC State quote of the day
This quote is from offensive coordinator Robert Anae, discussing Morris’ first game under center this fall.
“He’s a very, very collected kid under pressure and still competitive,” Anae said “That dynamic is very unique.”
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