Clemson Football: Ranking the Tigers' 2018 Opponents by Difficulty

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RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 25: Jaylen Samuels #1 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Carter Finley Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. North Carolina State won 33-21. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

5. vs. NC State Wolfpack

NC State lost the heart and soul of its team in 2017- its defensive line.

The Wolfpack will have to replace eight starters off of the defense, including all of those talented defensive linemen from a year ago.

The good thing for NC State, though, is that their offense- at least at the skill positions- is loaded.

All-ACC QB Ryan Finley will lead the way. He has one of the best wide receiver corps in the conference to throw to, as well, with guys like Kelvin Harmon and Jakobi Meyers.

NC State will need for guys to step up on the defensive side of the ball, though, and that’s where Clemson will take advantage of them.

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Clemson Football: Ranking the Tigers’ 2018 Opponents by Difficulty

By Andrew Boardwine | Aug 1, 2018