NC State’s ground attack was the subject of a lot of scrutiny last year as the Wolfpack seemed to abandon it entirely, for better or worse, quite often. Compensated for by a great defense, elite quarterback play, and Emeka Emezie’s magic hands, its absence wasn’t frequently critical, but it was noticeable on a unit that itself was inconsistent and heavily dependent on the explosive pass play to move the ball.
A dependable running game breeds offensive consistency, and if NC State can pair that with what it should have through the air, there really is no limit to what this team can do.