With the win over Pitt (an obvious trap game) NC State has positioned themselves for quite the exciting stretch.
After this bye week, they will face #13 Notre Dame and #7 Clemson. Win both and ESPN thinks the Wolfpack has an opportunity to compete in the College football playoffs. Here is what they had to say.
Lead contenders: Clemson, NC State, Miami
Who can make a move: NC State. The Wolfpack head into a bye week and will begin preparing for a two-week stretch that could change the perception of the program.