The NC State Wolfpack (2-2) host the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-1) at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
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When is NC State vs. Northern Illinois and when does it start?
This game between the Wolfpack and Huskies will happen on Saturday, September 28, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch NC State vs. Northern Illinois
The Wolfpack and Huskies will take to the gridiron at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium for this matchup on Sept. 28, and if you want to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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NC State Stats & Insights
In their most recent game, the Wolfpack lost 59-35 to the Clemson Tigers.
Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks 24th-worst in the FBS (417.0 yards allowed per game), NC State has had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 89th in the FBS offensively putting up 366.3 yards per game.
From an offensive standpoint, the Wolfpack rank 78th in the FBS with 222.3 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 102nd in passing yards allowed per contest (246.8).
Offensively, NC State ranks 86th in the FBS with 144.0 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 95th in rushing yards allowed per contest (170.3).
Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks seventh-worst in the FBS (37.8 points allowed per game), the Wolfpack have had more success offensively, ranking 79th in the FBS by putting up 28.3 points per game.
Northern Illinois Stats & Insights
The Huskies are coming off of a loss to the Buffalo Bulls by the score of 23-20.
Northern Illinois has been top-25 on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 17th-best in total yards per game (484.3) and 14th-best in total yards allowed per game (256.0).
The Huskies rank 44th in the FBS with 262.0 passing yards per game on offense, and they rank 26th with 158.0 passing yards surrendered per contest on defense.
Northern Illinois’ run defense ranks 30th in the FBS with 98.0 rushing yards surrendered per contest, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 23rd-best by putting up 222.3 rushing yards per contest.
The Huskies are posting 30.0 points per game on offense this season (70th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 17.3 points per contest (39th-ranked) on defense.
NC State Key Players to Watch
Grayson McCall has thrown for 476 yards (119.0 ypg) to lead NC State, completing 66.7% of his passes and tossing three touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 44 rushing yards (11.0 ypg) on 18 carries.
Jordan Waters has carried the ball 44 times for a team-high 190 yards (47.5 per game), with two touchdowns this year.
This season Kendrick Raphael has collected 186 yards (46.5 per game) on 26 attempts with two touchdowns.
Kevin Concepcion’s team-leading 239 receiving yards (59.8 yards per game) have come on 27 receptions with three touchdowns.
Justin Joly has totaled 225 receiving yards (56.3 yards per game), reeling in 14 passes this year.
Noah Rogers’ eight grabs have netted him 100 yards (25.0 ypg).
Northern Illinois Key Players to Watch
Ethan Hampton has 720 passing yards (240.0 ypg) to lead Northern Illinois, completing 62.2% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes and one interception this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 45 rushing yards (15.0 ypg) on 11 carries.
The team’s top rusher, Antario Brown, has carried the ball 52 times for 241 yards (80.3 per game), with two touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 193 receiving yards (64.3 per game) on seven catches with one receiving touchdown.
This season Gavin Williams has collected 163 yards (54.3 per game) on 36 attempts.
Grayson Barnes has totaled 138 receiving yards (46.0 yards per game) and one touchdown, hauling in 10 passes this year.
Trayvon Rudolph’s six grabs have turned into 114 yards (38.0 ypg) and one touchdown.
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