NC State’s football team had a strong performance in the 2023 season, finishing 9-4 overall and 6-2 in the ACC. Their success was largely attributed to their dynamic freshman receiver, Kevin Concepcion, who amassed over 1,000 all-purpose yards in his first college football season, with 839 receiving yards and 10 touchdown catches. Concepcion is returning to join forces with quarterback transfer Grayson McCall in an effort to sustain the team’s positive momentum in Raleigh.
The 2024 college football season is just around the corner, with teams gearing up for fall camp. College football preview publications and predictions have been circulating nationwide. In Athlon Magazine’s 2024 edition, an ACC assistant coach from another team referred to NC State’s upcoming season as “a win-now season.”
An ACC coach from another team shared their perspective on NC State’s outlook for the 2024 season
“Grayson McCall’s transfer signals a shift towards a ‘win-now’ mentality for NC State in 2024. He’s a natural leader and a true competitor, and his success story as a transfer player, staying committed to Coastal Carolina before getting an opportunity with a Power 4 program, is commendable. Dave Doeren’s contract extension was well-deserved, as he often doesn’t receive the recognition of other top-tier head coaches.
The team made significant progress last year, especially with the memorable win over North Carolina. Could this be the year they bring it all together? With a strong defense paired with McCall, it’s a real possibility. NC State has never had a breakthrough, conference title-winning season in their history, and this year presents a good opportunity,” as described by an opposing ACC coach in Athlon Sports’ Wolfpack preview.
NC State’s offense scored an average of 26.2 points per game last season, placing them 72nd in the nation in that category. With quarterback Brennan Armstrong’s departure after throwing 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions, the team is counting on McCall to bring stability and reduce turnovers in the quarterback position.
Additionally, the Wolfpack added receiver Wesley Grimes from Wake Forest through the transfer portal. On3’s recruiting experts hold Grimes in high regard, ranking him as the 36th best wide receiver and the 168th overall prospect in the country, indicating that he’s a player to keep an eye on for the future.
NC State is seen as entering a season where the focus is on winning immediately, according to an opposing coach’s perspective
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