NC State averaged more rushing yards per game last season, but that doesn’t mean that the Wolfpack’s rushing attack regressed this year. In fact, I’d argue the opposite.
In 2023, the Wolfpack averaged 5 more carries per contest. A lot of that was due to the fact that the Wolfpack offense revolved around Quarterback Brennan Armstrong running the ball. Armstrong was NC State’s leading rusher last season, rushing the ball 143 times for 665 yards and 7 touchdowns. For context, Redshirt Senior Running Back Jordan Waters’ 91 carries leads the team this year. Another note on the Wolfpack’s rushing attack in 2023, is that Wide Receiver Kevin Concepcion was their 2nd leading rusher, with 41 carries for 320 yards.