Should be a fun game. I think we have more talent overall, but it sounds like some of our strengths and weaknesses are similar to theirs. They have a very good quarterback (Glennon). They have a decent O-Line (ours should be better). They have quality running backs, though no real standouts (similar to us, though they have more experience and production there in the recent past). On offense, I think we clearly beat them in terms of our TEs and wide receivers.
Defensively, it sounds like they have an experienced secondary, with some real standouts among that group (they probably have an edge here). However, they have lost a bunch of linebackers and have a lot of question marks heading into the summer in that group as well as on their D-Line (similar to us in terms of the D-Line). While we don't have much depth at linebacker, I think I'd take the four we expect to start against just about anybody, and especially in comparison to NC State (Lathers, Maggitt, Johnson and J. Smith). We are arguably at worst even and overall probably ahead of them at D-Line, especially if McCullers is in game-day shape when he gets here.
Depth-wise, I think we are stronger, especially on the O-Line.
Anyway - that's my take from what I've read. Others know more than I, I'm sure.
I think it'll be a competitive game, but we should wear them down and win in the end. In fact, while there's a chance it could be close, I think we'll blow them out by the time it's all said and done. I think people are going to learn that we actually have a really good team this year (not great or elite, but really good).
