Not surprisingly, Ryan Finley has earned himself the start at East Carolina. NC State released a new depth chart on Monday and gone is the ‘OR’ designation at quarterback—Finley has the job, at least to begin the game. If he struggles, I don’t think the coaches will wait long to give Jalan McClendon another shot.
Finley looked poised and was efficient in his Wolfpack debut, completing 17 of 21 pass attempts. McClendon was solid as well but basically lost the job on one play: in plus territory, he ejected from the pocket and as he neared the sideline, fired a pass down the field that was easily intercepted.