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Star runner Jawhar Jordan and the Louisville Cardinals (4-0) face the NC State Wolfpack (3-1) on Friday at 7:00 PM ET at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Cardinals are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), versus the Wolfpack. The over/under for this matchup is 55.5 points.
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Game Info for Louisville vs. NC State
- Game Day: Friday, September 29, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Stadium: Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | -3 | -111 | -109 | 55.5 | -110 | -110 | -163 | +137 |
Louisville Pick Insights
- Louisville has covered the spread twice in four games this season.
- In games it has played as at least 3-point favorites this season, Louisville is 2-2 against the spread.
- Two of Louisville’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Louisville Stats & Insights
- On offense, Louisville has been a top-25 unit, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by compiling 542 yards per game. The defense ranks 65th (359.5 yards allowed per game).
- Louisville sports the 39th-ranked defense this year (19 points allowed per game), and has been more effective on offense, ranking ninth-best with 43 points per game.
- Louisville ranks 94th in pass defense this year (244.8 passing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on offense, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with 304.8 passing yards per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Louisville has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by averaging 237.3 per game. The Cardinals rank 45th on defense (114.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Louisville is putting up a 44.7% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (43rd in the FBS), and is surrendering a 37% third-down percentage (55th) on defense.
- Louisville ranks 34th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 6 turnovers (54th in the FBS) while committing four (30th in the FBS).
Louisville’s Best Players
- Jack Plummer has thrown for 1,120 yards (280 ypg) to lead Louisville, completing 67% of his passes and recording 10 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 100 rushing yards on 27 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Jordan has 478 rushing yards on 50 carries, scoring six touchdowns. He’s also added 133 yards (33.3 per game) on six catches with one touchdown.
- This season, Isaac Guerendo has carried the ball 31 times for 142 yards (35.5 per game) and one touchdown, while also racking up 94 yards through the air.
- Jamari Thrash’s team-high 400 yards as a receiver have come on 19 catches (out of 25 targets) with five touchdowns.
- Ahmari Huggins-Bruce has caught 11 passes for 173 yards (43.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Ashton Gillotte has three sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and seven tackles.
- Louisville’s leading tackler, TJ Quinn, has 16 tackles this year.
- Ramon Puryear has a team-leading one interception to go along with five tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
NC State Betting Insights
- NC State has compiled a 0-3-0 record against the spread this year.
- NC State is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or greater this year.
- NC State has hit the over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
NC State Pick Insights
- In terms of total yards, NC State ranks 79th in the FBS (381.3 total yards per game) and 44th on defense (326 total yards allowed per game).
- With 29.3 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, NC State ranks 66th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 54th, allowing 21.8 points per contest.
- With 214.8 passing yards per game on offense, NC State ranks 95th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 56th, allowing 211.5 passing yards per contest.
- With 166.5 rushing yards per game on offense, NC State ranks 52nd in the FBS. On defense it ranks 44th, surrendering 114.5 rushing yards per game.
- Things have been positive for NC State on both sides of the ball on third down, as it is posting a 51.6% third-down conversion rate (15th-best) and surrendering a 30% third-down rate (15th-best).
- NC State has accumulated five forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) and committed four turnovers (30th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 50th in the FBS.
NC State’s Best Players
- Brennan Armstrong has been a dual threat for NC State this season. He has 859 passing yards (214.8 per game) while completing 60% of his passes. He’s tossed five touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 225 yards (56.3 ypg) on 52 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Michael Allen has run for 117 yards across 21 attempts.
- Kevin Concepcion has totaled 22 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 238 (59.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 33 times and has two touchdowns.
- Julian Gray has recorded 116 receiving yards (29 yards per game) on seven receptions.
- Porter Rooks’ 13 targets have resulted in nine catches for 108 yards.
- Davin Vann leads the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and 10 tackles.
- Payton Wilson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 45 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Sean Brown has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 19 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
