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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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Sep 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack fans cheer from the stands during the first half against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack fans cheer from the stands during the first half against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

2. NC State’s lack of trust in their kicking game

I know that I felt every bit as bad as every Wolfpack fan last weekend when their kicker missed the game-winning field goal. To make it worse, he already had one miss and one another attempt blocked. It was a weekend to forget for the NC State special teams unit.

That should make one wonder how they are going to feel going into Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium on Saturday. The Cardinals are going to be hungry after a close win against Duke and will be looking to get back on track offensively.

In what is sure to be a “closer” game, how will NC State go about choosing to go for it on 4th down, instead of kicking? Will they have enough trust in their kicking game with the game on the line? Or will they even feel comfortable kicking if the Cards get to a big lead?

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This lack of trust may force the Wolfpack into making a few silly coaching decisions on the field Saturday afternoon.

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