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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 15, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) carries the ball while being defended by North Carolina State Wolfpack safety Josh Jones (11) during the first half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) carries the ball while being defended by North Carolina State Wolfpack safety Josh Jones (11) during the first half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The Wolfpack are in the bottom half of the ACC in pass defense

While the Wolfpack’s rushing defense is pretty good, as they are first in the ACC only allowing 95 yard per game, their pass defense is pretty bad. Even though they played a close game in Clemson last weekend, don’t forget that Clemson drove the football the length of the field the entire game.

If it wasn’t for all those turnovers inside of the red zone, the game probably wouldn’t have gone to overtime. The Tigers would have won easily in regulation and saved NC State’s kicker from having his worst weekend of the season.

Deshaun Watson threw for 378 yards and Mike Williams caught 12 passes for 146 yards. Can you hear James Quick and Jamari Staples laughing right now? Look for those two guys to have huge games on Saturday as NC State struggles to cover great receivers and stop great quarterbacks.

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To bring that even more in perspective, the only solid quarterback they have played all year is Deshaun Watson. The stage is now yours Mr. Jackson.

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