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ACC Football: Power Rankings for the 2022 season

By Dante Pryor

Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) runs down the hill prior to the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) runs down the hill prior to the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 25, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack players celebrate after safety Tanner Ingle (10) intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
November 25, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack players celebrate after safety Tanner Ingle (10) intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

6. North Carolina State Wolfpack

Record: 8-4, 4-4

Team Leaders:

Offense: Devin Leary (Passing) 1265 YDS, 11 TDS

Jordan Houston (Rushing) 530 YDS

Thayer Thomas (Receiving) 53 Rec, 588 YDS, 4 TDS

Defense: Drake Thomas (Tackles/Sacks) 90 Total Tackles/6.5 Sacks

Aydan White (Interceptions) 4

Key Wins: Texas Tech 27-14

North Carolina 30-27

Bad Losses: @ Clemson 30-24

@ Syracuse 24-9

Season Overview: The job that Dave Doeren and his coaching staff was nothing short of amazing. The Wolfpack lost quarterback Devin Leary early in the season and had other injuries, yet the Wolfpack found a way to win eight games this season. MJ Morris did an admirable job filling in for Leary. The Wolfpack won because the defense remained stout. The only team the Wolfpack did not keep under 30 was Clemson.

2023 Outlook: Devin Leary is off to Kentucky, but the staff like MJ Morris and Ben Finely at quarterback. The addition of Robert Anae as offensive coordinator should be interesting because of the personnel. The roster should be solid once again. The question for the ‘Pack is whether or not they can get over the hump to win the conference.

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