There will be a lot of new numbers and names for NC State fans to learn on Saturday, with 9 players starting their fist college football games.
All four of the new starters on offense were 4-star prospects coming out of high school.
Offense
Redshirt Sophomore Quarterback Matt McKay (4-Star)
Redshirt Graduate Senior Left Tackle Emanuel McGirt (4-Star)
Redshirt Sophomore Center Grant Gibson (4-Star)
Sophomore Running Back Ricky Person (4-Star)
Defense/Special Teams
Redshirt Freshman Defensive End Joseph Boletepeli (3-Star)
Redshirt Junior Nose Tackle Val Martin (Non-Ranked High School Prospect/3-Star JUCO)
Redshirt Sophomore Punter Trenton Gill (2-Star)
Freshman Long Snapper Joe Shimko (2-Star)
Freshman Kick Returner Keyon Lesane (3-Star)
There are quite a few players that aren’t starting for the 1st time, but have less than 3 starts on their resume.