NC State will be a substantial road underdog for the second straight game, and after the Wolfpack’s unpleasant performance in Blacksburg, it’s difficult to argue that this is unwarranted. Pittsburgh is a 13.5-point favorite to beat NC State.
The Panthers looked pretty good in beating Louisville this past Saturday, and they’re off to a 3-0 start on the season, thanks in large part to what has been a stellar defense. They limited a good Louisville offense to just 4.4 yards per play and 223 yards of offense. Pitt has surrendered a grand total of 531 yards this year.