Previewing NC State’s Opponent: Louisville

NC State’s defense might just have their hands full tonight trying to slow down the Louisville offense. The Cardinals are 4-0 to start the year, and 2-0 in ACC play.

43 points per game, which ranks 9th nationally.

542 yards of total offense per game, which ranks 5th nationally.

304.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 15th nationally.

237.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 4th nationally.

7.7 yards per play, which ranks 5th nationally.

5.3 yards per rush, which ranks 17th nationally.

11.6 yards per pass, which ranks 3rd nationally.

Quarterback Jake Plummer, who began his career at Purdue, landed at Cal last year, and is finishing his career at Louisville, boasts a passing efficiency rating of…