NC State ranks 27th in the nation in Rush Defense, and 4th in the ACC, giving up an average of 113 rushing yards per game. Now, those rankings aren’t bad, but there is one singular fact that has led to them being as high as they are: the inability to stop the opposing Quarterback from using their legs.
NC State has allowed 743 rushing yards (not counting sacks) this season.
QBs have accounted for 358 — 48% — of them.
Jordan Travis (118), DJU (73) and Holton Ahlers (57) are responsible for 3 of the 4 best rushing performances NC State has allowed this year.