Through 3 Quarters
The Louisville Cardinals typically have all the answers at home, but the NC State Wolfpack are posing a tough problem. Either squad is in a position to win, but the Wolfpack lead 14-10.
QB Devin Leary has led the way so far for NC State, as he has passed for two TDs and 246 yards on 30 attempts. U of L has enjoyed the tag-team combination of WR Jordan Watkins and QB Malik Cunningham. The former has caught two passes for one TD and 83 yards, while the latter has passed for one TD and 196 yards on 21 attempts in addition to picking up 52 yards on the ground. One of the most thrilling moments was Watkins’ 76-yard TD reception in the first quarter.
This is tied with the least points U of L has had yet this season going into the fourth quarter.
Who’s Playing
Louisville @ NC State
Current Records: Louisville 4-3; NC State 5-2
What to Know
The NC State Wolfpack will be returning home after a two-game road trip. NC State and the Louisville Cardinals will face off in an ACC battle at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack have a defense that allows only 16.71 points per game, so U of L’s offense will have their work cut out for them.
NC State lost a heartbreaker to the Miami (FL) Hurricanes when they met last November, and they left with a heavy heart again last week. NC State lost 31-30 to Miami (FL). A silver lining for NC State was the play of QB Devin Leary, who passed for two TDs and 310 yards on 42 attempts in addition to punching in one rushing touchdown.
Special teams collected 12 points for NC State. K Christopher Dunn delivered a perfect 3-for-3 game.
Meanwhile, U of L beat the Boston College Eagles 28-14 last week. The team ran away with 21 points in the first half and mostly just sat on those in the second to pick up the win. It was another big night for U of L’s QB Malik Cunningham, who accumulated 107 passing yards in addition to rushing for three TDs and 133 yards.
NC State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread last week might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.
The Wolfpack are now 5-2 while the Cardinals sit at 4-3. U of L is 2-1 after wins this year, and NC State is 1-0 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Carter-Finley Stadium — Raleigh, North Carolina
- TV: ACC Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Wolfpack are a solid 6-point favorite against the Cardinals, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wolfpack as a 6.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -108
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Series History
Louisville have won three out of their last five games against NC State.
- Nov 16, 2019 – Louisville 34 vs. NC State 20
- Nov 17, 2018 – NC State 52 vs. Louisville 10
- Oct 05, 2017 – NC State 39 vs. Louisville 25
- Oct 22, 2016 – Louisville 54 vs. NC State 13
- Oct 03, 2015 – Louisville 20 vs. NC State 13
