NC State Defensive Coordinator Tony Gibson is one of 51 nominees for the 2022 Broyles Award, given out annually to the Top Assistant Coach in College Football.
The Wolfpack ranks first in the ACC in interceptions (16), rushing defense (92.3), scoring defense (18.1) and pass efficiency defense (116.4). The Pack also ranks second in the league in third-down conversion defense (.311) and fourth in the league in total defense (321.2). NC State’s 16 interceptions also ranks third nationally.
The Wolfpack is allowing just 18.1 points per game, a mark that leads the ACC and ranks 13th in the FBS.