When: 3 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
TV: ESPN
Line: N.C. State by 6
Three story lines
1. The Wolfpack has an NFL-esque defensive line stocked with next-level talent. That matches a Gamecocks offensive front looking to reverse a two-year trend of struggles. If USC can’t hold up, it’ll be a long day.
2. If the South Carolina front can hold up, the Wolfpack secondary is replacing four of its top six players from last season. That could open the door for the likes of Jake Bentley, Deebo Samuel, Bryan Edwards and Hayden Hurst.