Why allowing explosive runs has become an issue for NC State’s defense

Scroll through the ACC’s rushing defense statistics and a head-scratching number appears next to NC State’s name: 4.9 yards per carry allowed. That’s the second-worst total in the league, while the Wolfpack’s overall run defense is 15th in the conference through the first five games.  But is it truly that bad? A deeper dive into what has played out on the field tells the complete story.