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Miami Hurricanes run defense will be challenged by NC State RBs

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 06: (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

The Miami Hurricanes run defense will be challenged by the North Carolina State rushing attack with running backs Bam Knight and Ricky Pearson Jr.

North Carolina State running backs Bam Knight and Ricky Person Jr will challenge a Miami Hurricanes run defense that allowed 185 yards and 5.3 yards per carry in their last game against Virginia. Clemson and Louisville both ran for over 200 yards against Miami earlier this season. Miami needs to tighten up the run defense.

Person has 74 carries for 346 yards rushing with a 4.