No. 14 Tennessee and No. 24 NC State opened the season against SEC opponents but enter Week 2 with much different vibes. The two AP Top 25-ranked teams and College Football Playoff hopefuls meet Saturday in Charlotte for a crucial early season showdown between the SEC and ACC.
If you missed it, NC State struggled against FCS Western Carolina in a 38-21 win that required the Wolfpack to rally from a 21-17 deficit in the fourth quarter. Tennessee trounced FCS Chattanooga 69-3 behind a super first half by quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who threw for 314 yards in the blowout.
One team lived up to expectations, while the other did not.
NC State was expected to be much more explosive offensively but struggled with veteran Coastal Carolina transfer Grayson McCall until a three-touchdown outburst in the fourth quarter. The defense, particularly in the trenches, also had problems defending Western Carolina’s rushing attack. Meanwhile, Tennessee looked elite on both offense and defense, an overlooked storyline for a Volunteers offense that usually steals the headlines.
Unsurprisingly, the line shifted further in favor of Tennessee this week.
Tennessee vs. NC State: Need to know
Big tests for new, old quarterbacks: McCall wasn’t at his best last week. He completed 26 of 40 passes for 318 yards, but he missed…
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Author : Brandon Marcello
Publish date : 2024-09-05 21:19:47
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