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Ranking the top 5 opposing defensive linemen on NC State’s 2025 schedule

image_6483441 (3)by: Noah Fleischman06/04/25fleischman_noah
Rueben Bain Rutgers
Dec 28, 2023; Bronx, NY, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (44) and linebacker Francisco Mauigoa (51) celebrates after a defensive stop during the first half of the 2023 Pinstripe Bowl against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Games are won in the trenches. Defensive linemen can wreck a game if the offensive line isn’t up for the challenge. As NC State prepares for the 2025 season, it will see some of the best defensive linemen in the ACC. TheWolfpacker.com is ranking the opposing position groups that the Pack will see this fall. Up next, the defensive linemen that NC State’s offensive line will have to block this season.