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Clemson Football: NC State's Three Biggest Threats

Who are the Wolfpack players most likely to cause problems for Clemson on Saturday?
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N.C. State hasn't been the most explosive offense in ACC, far from it actually, but the Wolfpack still features some players that can do some damage. 

1. Quarterback, MJ Morris

Statline: 458 passing yards and 4 touchdowns in two games as the starter. 

Obviously, the passing stats alone don't stand out, but with just two starts this year, Morris has played admirably. A four-star out of Carrollton, Georgia, Morris can be a gamebreaker.

2. Wide Receiver, Kevin Concepcion

Statline: 37 catches for 410 yards and 4 touchdowns. Averaging 11.1 yards per catch.

If there's a big play to make in the passing game against the Tigers secondary then Concepcion is almost certainly the man who will make it. He has more than double the yards of the next closest receiver (Terrell Timmons Jr.) and double the number of touchdowns of the next guy on the list (Bradley Rozner, Trent Pennix). He also has more than double the amount of catches than 2nd-best Wolfpack receiver (Rozner). Simply put watch out for the sensational freshman.

3. Linebacker, Payton Wilson

Statline: 81 total tackles with 4 sacks, 1 interception, 3 pass deflections, and 2 fumble recoveries.

He has more than double the number of total tackles than the next guy on the list (Jaylon Scott), is second by a half sack for the team sack lead to Red Hibbler, and leads the team in pass deflections and fumble recoveries as well.