24-hour rule: Next up, Ball State

Here's an advance look at the next team on NC State's schedule

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Most coaches have a 24-hour rule that allows their players to celebrate wins (or sulk over losses) for a day following their most recent game. After those 24 hours are up, it's time to move on and start preparing for the next game.

In keeping with that philosophy, it's time to put State's 44-27 loss at West Virginia into the history books and begin looking ahead to the next challenge.

Opponent: Ball State (1-2)

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m.

Where: Carter-Finley Stadium

Series record: First meeting

Opponent's last game: Lost 41-31 to Florida International

Top players: Junior QB Drew Plitt  84-119-3, 1,040 yards, 11 TD

                      Junior RB Caleb Huntley, 49 carries, 231 yards, 2 TD

                      Junior WR Justin Hall, 16 catches, 162 yards, 1 TD

                      Senior WR Riley Miller, 14 catches, 236 yards, 2 TD

                      Senior WR Antwan Davis, 13 catches, 222 yards, 3 TD

                      Senior ILB Jacob White, 29 tackles, 2 TFL

                      Sophomore CB Amechi Uzodinma II, 2 INT

BetOnline odds: State minus-19 1/2