There Is Now Another Finley Playing For Dave Doeren And NC State As Ryan Finley's Brother Ben Finley Received His First Opportunity In NC State's Game In Chapel Hill Verses North Carolina

Ryan Finley played at NC State for Head Coach Dave Doeren!

During his career in North Carolina’s state capital Ryan Finley career mark of .630 ranks second in school history only to Philip Rivers.

•    After 26 games at NC State, ranks fifth in school history in career passing yards (6,577), fifth in completions (555), fifth in attempts (881) and seventh in touchdown passes (35).

•    Ranks fifth in school history in total offense (6,865).

•    Boasts the second-best career interception avoidance mark (1.59) in school history, He has 14 INTs thrown vs. 881 attempts.

•    Named a Columbus Touchdown Club Player to Watch for 2018.

AS A RS - JUNIOR (2017): 

•    Boasted the longest streak of pass attempts without an interception in the FBS with 339.  He had not thrown a pick since the Miami game in 2016 before throwing one vs. Notre Dame. 

•    That was second-longest streak in school and ACC history. Only Russell WIlson had more (379) and his streak is the NCAA record.

•    Ranked 10th in the Power 5, 2nd in the ACC, in passing yards  with 3,518  - the fourth-best single-season mark in school history.

•    Boasted the second-best completion percentage in the ACC (10th in the Power 5) with a .651 mark. That was the third-best single-season mark in school history.

•    One of just five finalists for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award - the only ACC quarterback to make that list.

•    Named the ACC Offensive Back of the Week for his performance against Louisville, he was also named a Manning Award Star of the Week.   

•    Ranked sixth in the Power 5, second in the ACC, in completions per game (24.0).

•    Ranked 14th in the P5 in total offense: 285.5 yards per game.

•    His 3,712 yards of total offense was the fourth-best single-season mark in school history, second-best by a Wolfpack junior.

•    His 312 completions were the most ever by a Wolfpack junior, his 3,518 yards and 479 attempts were second-highest.

•    Posted the second-best single-season interception avoidance mark in school history at 1.25. 

•    Posted the best yards per completion mark of his career in the win over No. 17 Louisville - 18.35 yards on 20 completions.

•    Named a Manning Award Star of the Week, a Davey O’Brien “Great 8” performer and a Taxslayer Bowl Player of the Week for his performance vs. FSU.

•    Set a school record for pass completions (45) in the opener vs. South Carolina.  His 64 attempts ranked 2nd all-time in school history while his 415 yards was the No. 11 mark.

•    First Pack QB to open the season with back to back 300-yard passing games since Philip Rivers in 2003. 

•    Co-recipient of the team’s Torry Holt Award for offensive MVP.

AS A RS - JUNIOR (2017):

•    Named to the Academic All-ACC team for his performance last season. He earned a 3.889 GPA while pursuing a Master’s degree in liberal arts.

•    Threw for 3,059 yards in 2016, the sixth-best mark in school history and the highest mark ever for a Wolfpack sophomore.

AS A RS - SOPHOMORE (2016):

•    Threw for 3,059 yards in 2016, the sixth-best mark in school history and the highest mark ever for a Wolfpack sophomore.

•    18 TD passes in 2016 tied as the 11th-best single-season mark in school history and the third-best total ever for a sophomore.

•    Turned in 3,153 yards of total offense in 2016 - the seventh-best single-season mark in school history.

•    Led the the nation completion percentage through the first few games.  

•    No NC State QB had more attempts as a starter before throwing his first INT (139).  His INT avoidance mark of 1.99 in 2016 was the sixth-best single-season mark in school history and would rank second on the career list.

•    Posted the seventh-best passing efficiency mark in school history last season: 135.16.

•    Led the Wolfpack to two scores in the win over William & Mary while posting the best completion pct. (.809) for an NC State QB in his debut as a starter.

•    Transferred from Boise State in the summer of 2016 after earning his degree in three years. Was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. “according to Ryan Finley’s biography on gopack.com

Now he’s playing for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL!

However,

There is now another Finley playing for Dave Doeren and NC State!

Who is it?

Ryan Finley’s younger brother Ben Finley who found himself on the gridiron in a game for the team located in North Carolina’s state capital for the first time on Saturday October 24, 2020 verses North Carolina!

Where?

In Chapel Hill North Carolina!

Why?

Because Dave Doeren replaced Baley Hockman with Ben Finley during the NC State , North Carolina!

When?

On Saturday October 24, 2020!

And because of the quarterback change NC State was able to get their offense going on two drives where Ben Finley helped the offense to 146 of its 175 yards of first half offense in his two drives. “according to an article on gopack.com

Does that mean Ben Finley is going to receive more playing time as NC State’s season progresses?

That question I don’t have answer to but what I do know is there is going to be a Finley on NC State’s team on the grid iron for three more years!

Why?

Because Ben Finley is a freshman! “according to his biography on gopack.com