OUR FINAL TAKE: NC State vs. Syracuse

Several members of the Inside Pack Sports staff predict the winner of the NC State-Syracuse matchup.

James Henderson (IPS Publisher)
State 27, Syracuse 20
I’ve gone back and forth on this one all week, but ultimately, I still believe NC State is the better overall team, even while dealing with question marks at quarterback.  

The two teams are built similarly -- strong defenses and special teams with ball-control offenses.