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 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.
NC State might not always know who the leading scorer is, but senior forward Dontrez Styles is heating up.
Florida State went through a difficult 17-16 season last year and turned over some of the roster and coaching staff.