What we learned on defense from FSU's win over NC State

Jalen Ramsey and Derwin James - Melina Vastola-USA TODAY SportsDissecting the defensive performance from Saturday's homecoming victory over the Wolfpack.

Florida State again bounced back nicely at home following a disappointing road loss, topping the North Carolina State Wolfpack by a 34-17 score today in Tallahassee. FSU once again looked to its defense to keep it in the game early, and despite what the scoreboard may have said, it really stepped up and did so.

The Florida State defense's ostensible opposition was the NC State offense-- but the FSU offense served as an equally effective foe. After giving the ball away just four times this season prior to today, the Seminole offense coughed…