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NC State prepares for pivotal matchup against Louisville amid struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

NC State prepares for pivotal matchup against Louisville amid struggles

Summary

NC State faces Louisville on October 2, 2026, hoping to capitalize on defensive weaknesses. Louisville's pass rush has only produced five sacks this season, raising concerns over their performance. The Wolfpack aims to remedy their own offensive issues, acknowledging their first game struggles. Both teams seek a boost as Louisville also deals with penalties and coverage problems in their secondary.

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Key Details

•Louisville has only five sacks this season, struggling defensively.
•NC State aims to improve after a poor performance in their opening game.
•Both teams have significant issues with penalties and pass coverage.
•Louisville’s offensive line has not met expectations, impacting play.
•NC State plans to exploit Louisville’s coverage weaknesses in the matchup.

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LOUISVILLE HAS TO FIX THEIR PASS RUSH The Louisville staff made a concerted effort to improve the Cards’ pass rush this offseason by bringing in Tyler Thompson and Jarod Smith while holding onto Clev Lubin and AJ Green. They were also able to hold onto Micah Carter, which gave them five edge players who can […]
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