Dave Doeren, fifth season; 25-26, 9-23 ACC
2016 record
7-6, 3-5 ACC
Key players lost
RB Matt Dayes, WR Bra’Lon Cherry, C Joe Scelfo, DT Monty Nelson, CB Jack Tocho, S Josh Jones, S Dravious Wright.
Key players returning
QB Ryan Finley, FB-TE Jaylen Samuels, RB Reggie Gallaspy, RB Nyheim Hines, TE Cole Cook, WR Stephen Louis, WR Kelvin Harmon, RG Tony Adams, LT Tyler Jones, DE Bradley Chubb, DE Kentavius Street, DT Justin Jones, DT B.J. Hill, LB Airius Moore, LB Jerod Fernandez, CB Mike Stevens, S Shawn Boone.
Schedule highlights
The Wolfpack built an appropriate schedule for a team on the verge of a breakout.