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NC State Wolfpack: The Twelve Days of PACKmas

By Daniel Wilson

Nov 25, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Matt Dayes (21) runs the ball during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Matt Dayes (21) runs the ball during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; (Editors note: Caption correction) North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Matthew Dayes (21) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange during the third quarter at the Carrier Dome. North Carolina State defeated Syracuse 35-20. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; (Editors note: Caption correction) North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Matthew Dayes (21) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange during the third quarter at the Carrier Dome. North Carolina State defeated Syracuse 35-20. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

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2. 1,000-yard rushers

Both teams will feature a prolific running back that have each amassed over a thousand yards thus far. Dayes led the Wolfpack’s rushing attack with 1,119 yards on the ground (third in ACC) on 240 carries (second in ACC). Ralph Webb, the Commodores’ all-time leading rusher, pounded 1,172 rushing yards (fourth in SEC) on 229 carries (second in SEC) with 12 scores (tied for fourth in SEC).

1. Independence Bowl Trips

Monday’s game will mark the first time either team has played in the Independence Bowl. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. CST (5 p.m. EST).

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