There’s plenty to like about NC State's 2017 roster, but while the D-line and dynamic playmakers on offense are generating some buzz, the bread and butter of the Wolfpack’s offense seems like a real question mark at this stage of the offseason.
To be sure, the running game is critical to NC State’s success. Over the past three seasons, Matt Dayes was the backbone of the offense. For example: Since 2014, NC State is an impressive 16-2 in games when Dayes averaged five yards per carry. When he averaged less -- or missed the game entirely -- the Wolfpack were a dismal 6-15.