Expectations were high this offseason for quarterback Devin Leary. The NC State star was a prolific passer in 2021, but the ACC Preseason Player of the Year hype that followed was derailed by an injury. One of the top players in the transfer portal, the Big Blue Nation anticipated high-flying fireworks at Kroger Field. The fuse remained unlit, until the final week of October.
Leary was completing only about 50% of his passes in SEC play. Against Tennessee he connected to eight different receivers on 71% of his pass attempts. He finished the day with 372 yards, more than his total output in the previous three games combined.