NC State To Host 5th Ranked Clemson For Homecoming In Raleigh

NC State has lost two straight games and they could be headed for a third straight loss as fifth ranked Clemson visits North Carolina’s state capital on Saturday night.

NC State comes into the game with a record of 4-4 while they’re 1-3 in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference and sixth in the standings while Clemson comes into the game with a record of 9-0 while they’re 6-0 in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference and first in the standings. “according to http://theacc.com/standings.aspx?standings=35

As for NC State’s previous game they lost on the road in Winston Salem to Wake Forest.

#23 Wake Forest scored the game's first 24 points, and the Wolfpack was unable to match the offensive output falling in Winston-Salem 44-10. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/11/2/football-pack-unable-to-overcome-slow-start-at-23-wake-forest.aspx

Before the end of the first quarter, the Demon Deacons (7-1, 3-1 ACC) scored three touchdowns, and added a field goal in the second to start out 24-0. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/11/2/football-pack-unable-to-overcome-slow-start-at-23-wake-forest.aspx

The Pack (4-4, 1-3) answered with a 3-yard TD pass and 4-yard field goal in the second quarter, but went into the locker room down 34-10 at the half. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/11/2/football-pack-unable-to-overcome-slow-start-at-23-wake-forest.aspx

Wake scored 10 more points early in the third quarter for the lone points of the second half. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/11/2/football-pack-unable-to-overcome-slow-start-at-23-wake-forest.aspx

Unlike NC State,

Clemson won their previous game as they rolled to a victory over Wofford.

– Behind a career-best 212 rushing yards from Travis Etienne, No. 4/3 Clemson extended its nation best 24-game win streak, defeating Wofford 59-14 at Memorial Stadium on Military Appreciation Day. The 59 points marked the first time in program history the Tigers (9-0, 6-0 ACC) have scored 45 points or more in four straight games. The win also extended Clemson’s winning streak at home to 21 games, tying the school record. “according to https://clemsontigers.com/wofvsclem19/

Travis Etienne broke James Davis’ (47,2005-08) school rushing touchdowns record in the second quarter on an 86-yard touchdown. Etienne’s 212 yards came on just eight attempts. Etienne crossed the 1,000-yard mark on the season in just nine games, tying Terrence Flagler’s for fewest games to reach 1,000 yards in a season.”according to https://clemsontigers.com/wofvsclem19/

Trevor Lawrence threw for three touchdowns and 218 yards in the win. Lawrence completed 12-16 passes and rushed for 33 yards on four attempts. Amari Rodgers caught his fourth touchdown of the season, a 35-yard strike in the first quarter. Justyn Ross and Tee Higgins also added receiving touchdowns in the contest.”according to https://clemsontigers.com/wofvsclem19/

Isaiah Simmons recorded his first interception of the season. He picked off Wofford quarterback Joe Newman in the second quarter. K’Von Wallace tallied nine total tackles, while Jake Venables accounted for five solo tackles, three and a half of them being for a loss.”according to https://clemsontigers.com/wofvsclem19/

Kick-off is set for 7:30pm from Carter Finley Stadium. The game will be televised on ABC.