With the full force of Bowl Season in swing, NC State heads a couple hours and change west to Charlotte to take on former ACC foe Maryland. With the series between the two schools dead even at 33-33-4 and no future matchups currently scheduled, there is more than just a bowl trophy on the line at Bank of America Stadium.
The Terrapins enter the game riding the backs of a strong passing attack and a good-not-great defense. That passing attack, led by Taulia Tagovailoa, will be without four of its top pass catchers in the game due to three NFL draft opt outs and a transfer.