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NC State Football: Game-by-Game Predictions for 2018 season

By Brandon Croce

RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 01: NC State Mascot Ms. Wuf follows flag bearers after a score during the NC State Wolfpack football game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Carter-Finley Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 01: NC State Mascot Ms. Wuf follows flag bearers after a score during the NC State Wolfpack football game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Carter-Finley Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 14: Kelvin Harmon #3 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack reacts after a 36 yard reception on a pass from Ryan Finley #15 in the second half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on October 14, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 14: Kelvin Harmon #3 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack reacts after a 36 yard reception on a pass from Ryan Finley #15 in the second half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on October 14, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

Game 1: vs. James Madison (9/1)

The 2018 season starts with a home game against the James Madison Dukes. This FCS team made it all the way to the championship game last year and finished 14-1. This is certainly not a team that should be taken lightly and could end up being a major upset if the Wolfpack aren’t careful. However, the veteran leadership of Ryan Finley will keep the team focused and they secure the first win of the season.

Prediction: Win (1-0)

Game 2: vs. Georgia State (9/8)

Similarly to the first game, this is one that the NC State football team should be heavily favored. Georgia State did finish last year with a winning record but the talent level is just not on the same level as the Wolfpack. They should move to 2-0 with ease in this game.

Prediction: Win (2-0)

Game 3: vs. #18 West Virginia (9/15)

This will be the Wolfpack’s first real test of the 2018 season and should give a good indication what direction this team is going. This game will showcase two of the top quarterbacks in college football with Finley and West Viriginia’s Will Grier. This will likely not be a defensive struggle and the Mountaineers have a little too much talent on the offense and hand the Wolfpack their first loss of the season.

Prediction: Loss (2-1)

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