NC State Prepares for Key Matchup Against Northern Illinois

Both teams aim to rebound from recent losses as they face off on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium.

NC State (2-2) and Northern Illinois (2-1) look to recover from losses to Clemson and Buffalo, respectively.
Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren faces his former team, Northern Illinois, where he achieved significant success in 2011-12.
Freshman QB CJ Bailey of NC State will be tested by Northern Illinois' strong defense, ranked 15th in the Bowl Subdivision.
Northern Illinois' RB Antario Brown, a key playmaker, has been instrumental in previous upsets, including a win over Notre Dame.
NC State's offense, led by RB Kendrick Raphael, aims to build on its best rushing performance of the season against Clemson.