NC State Football: Top takeaways from win over Georgia State

RALEIGH, NC - SEPTEMBER 08: Head coach Dave Doeren and the North Carolina State Wolfpack take the field for their game against the Georgia State Panthers at Carter-Finley Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

4 of 4

RALEIGH, NC – SEPTEMBER 08: Dan Ellington #13 of the Georgia State Panthers stretches for extra yardages as he scrambles against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game at Carter-Finley Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Defense contains mobile quarterback

For the second week in a row, this defense was tasked with slowing down a quarterback that not only can beat them through the air but on the ground. In last week’s game against James Madison, Ben DiNucci was able to make some big plays with his legs and finished with 79 rushing yards.

It was a different story this week for Dan Ellington, who had 10 carries for 30 yards and had 17 of those yards on one carry. The pressure on the quarterback, especially from the linebackers, helped keep Ellington off balance and not really get settled in the pocket.

Next. Game by Game predictions for the Wolfpack in 2018. dark

While West Virginia Will Grier isn’t known for his running ability, the defense will need to focus on putting pressure on him. The more time he has to sit in the pocket, the better his chances are of picking this defense apart.

Home/North Carolina Sports