The best part about preseason is everyone is optimistic. And why shouldn’t they be? They’re team is undefeated. I took one last crack at predicting NC State’s season before it gets underway. They’re such a difficult team to read because of the key contributors lost but at the same time they return plenty of talent and production. If the new defense gels and they protect home field then the schedule sets up to where double digit wins is not out of the question. But if the defense struggles and injuries occur to key players, that number could dip down to 6 or 7.