NC State is going to look a lot different this fall, with changes at offensive coordinator and quarterback, plus the losses to key contributors on the defensive line. There’s still a decent chance that State ends up better than it was in 2022, and in fact, that’s what the initial SP+ ratings for 2023 foresee.
After finishing last season at No. 49, NC State is No. 46 in the early ratings for next season. SP+ projects substantial bounce-back for the Wolfpack’s offense, which should prove accurate unless State’s quarterback injury luck remains abysmal.
As it churned through four quarterbacks and also lost its only playmaker at running back, NC State’s offense became a painful liability and finished the year at No.