Clemson Football: 5 Storylines to watch vs. NC State Wolfpack

RALEIGH, NC - SEPTEMBER 29: Ryan Finley #15 hands-off to Reggie Gallaspy II #25 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Carter-Finley Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. NC State won 35-21. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

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WINSTON SALEM, NC – OCTOBER 06: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at BB&T Field on October 6, 2018 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

2. Can Travis Etienne run all over the Wolfpack defense?

NC State is currently No. 13 in the nation in total rush defense. They are allowing 3.7 yards per carry. Of course, they haven’t faced a rushing attack like what Clemson has.

As a matter of fact, they really haven’t played anyone with a pulse yet.

The Wolfpack had a game against West Virginia cancelled. Their five wins have been James Madison, Georgia State, Marshall, Virginia and Boston College without AJ Dillon.

I’m interested to see what Travis Etienne can do against this defense. NC State has not been tested to this point by an offense like Clemson’s and I think Etienne can exploit that and continue to put up some monster numbers.

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