Here are the grades from Pro Football Focus on NC State's 45-7 win over VMI on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium.
NC State defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Tony Gibson will become a Division I coach for the first time.
Cedric Cisse wasn’t sure if he wanted to play football in high school.
NC State was hungry for a win and knew losing its ACC opener against Florida State had to be avoided Saturday.
NC State coach Kevin Keatts has had one four game losing streak since the ill-fated 2021-22 season.
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton will never handle losing well.