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5 reasons why Louisville football will beat NC State

By Derek Snyder

Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field following the game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Louisville defeated Syracuse 62-28. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field following the game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Louisville defeated Syracuse 62-28. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals safety Chucky Williams (22) recovers a fumble by Clemson Tigers tight end Jordan Leggett (16) during the third quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals safety Chucky Williams (22) recovers a fumble by Clemson Tigers tight end Jordan Leggett (16) during the third quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Louisville’s special-teams is a difference-maker in close games

We have all seen how much of a difference that Louisville’s special teams can make in close ball games. Jaire Alexander has been one of the biggest breakout players for the Cardinals in 2016, as he already has one punt return touchdown and one that was called back against Duke.

I haven’t seen another team in the ACC that does a better job on special teams than Louisville. This truly is one of the most complete Louisville football teams that the University has seen in a long, long time.

The block in the back penalty last week was complete garbage. That was a huge flag in a close game, but Louisville was still able to score a couple of plays later anyways. The point is that Jaire Alexander made a humongous play in a game where the Cards needed some breathing room.

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Don’t be surprised to see Alexander break another against the Wolfpack on Saturday.

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