PLAYERS TO WATCH
–QB Ryan Finley has thrown for a league-leading 311.2 yards per game. He has tossed 16 touchdown passes with six interceptions. This is a chance for Finley to help avenge a loss from last year when the Wolfpack plays Wake Forest.
–WR Jakobi Meyers grabbed nine catches for 125 yards and a touchdown in the Florida State game. He has a team-high 52 receptions this year.
–LB Germaine Pratt, a senior, has a team-leading 9.9 tackles per game. He also leads the team with 5.5 sacks this season. He ranks second in the ACC in tackles after holding the top spot for most of the season.
–RB Reggie Gallaspy has rushed for nine touchdowns this season. Most of those have been in short-yardage situations. The Wolfpack has a total of 14 rushing touchdowns this season, so Gallaspy shows a knack for getting to the end zone. He had 11 total career rushing touchdowns entering the season.
SERIES HISTORY: N.C. State leads Wake Forest 66-39-6, though the Wolfpack suffered a road upset loss in last year’s meeting.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “Does it need to get better? Absolutely. We’ll continue to work to get better.” — Coach Dave Doeren on the team’s pass defense. The Wolfpack ranks last in the ACC in pass defense, giving up 306.4 yards per game through the air.
