Next up for the Wolfpack: Syracuse

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

The NC State football team has had a week off to rest up, correct mistakes and decide on who its quarterback will be moving into the second half of the season.

As it prepares to find out if the time was well spent, here's a look at the Wolfpack's next opponent on what promises to be a festive Thursday night at Carter-Finley Stadium:

Opponent: Syracuse (3-2, 0-1 ACC)

When: Thursday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m.

Where: Carter-Finley Stadium (57,583)

TV: ESPN

Series record: State leads 10-2 (5-1 in Raleigh)

Last meeting: State won 33-25

Opponent's last game: Beat Holy Cross 41-3

Top players: Sophomore QB Tommy DiVito  106-167-5  1,234 yards, 11 TD

                      Senior RB Moe Neal  72 carries, 317 yards, 3 TD

                      Junior WR Trishton Jackson 24 catches, 393 yards, 5 TD

                      Junior TE Aaron Hackett  12 catches, 101 yards, 3 TD

                      Senior LB Lakiem Williams 39 tackles, 3.5 sacks

                      Sophomore DB Andre Cisco, 17 tackles, 2 INT

BetOnline opening odds: State minus-3