NC State’s Pass Defense Needs a Remedy Fast

NC State’s pass defense needs to figure out a remedy quick, fast and in a hurry.

The Wolfpack’s run defense has been excellent in 2018, in fact it’s been better than last year. NC State is only giving up 91 yards per game on the ground, which ranks 2nd in the ACC, and 5th nationally. Last year, they gave up 130.9 yards per game on the ground.

While the NC State rush defense is carrying it’s weight, the Wolfpack pass defense is crumbling under it.

National Rankings

Opponent Passing Yards Per Game – 304 yards – 127th out of 130

Opponent Completion Percentage – 60.35% – 68th

Opponent Passing Efficiency Rating – 136.1 – 75th

While things are worse this year, the Wolfpack’s pass defense has been on a…