If NC State is going to pull the upset and beat the Miami Hurricanes on Friday evening, they’re going to have to do it by running the ball effectively.
Well, that’s an obvious statement given that the Wolfpack are down to their backup QB, but if you take a look at the teams who have had success offensively this season against the Hurricanes, it clearly becomes the common factor.
Just two of six teams have managed to break north of the teens in points this season against Miami (Louisville, 34 points; Clemson, 42 points), and both were able to consistently move the ball on the ground.