Devin Leary (QB – NC State) vs The Clemson Front Seven
Leary enters this season as a mid-round slightly undersized QB prospect with the potential to grow as a player. He’ll have a big test this week in Clemson against a front seven that is loaded with NFL talent. DT-Bryan Bresee (6 sacks and 46 career pressures), EDGE-Myles Murphy (12.5 sacks and 55 career pressures), and LB-Trenton Simpson (10 sacks and 50 career pressures) all could create havoc for Leary. Leary has stood relatively strong against pressure so far in his career with only about a half yard per pass attempt dip in production. Last season the NC State QB led the Wolfpack on a game winning drive versus the Tigers. He will need a similar effort on the road against an improved Clemson team under the spotlight.