Louisville and NC State prepare for Week 5 college football matchup

The Louisville Cardinals and NC State Wolfpack are set to face each other in a Week 5 college football matchup at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both teams enter the contest with 2-2 records.

Louisville features a ground game averaging 190.5 yards per game, led by Keyjuan Brown. Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz has recorded 1,140 passing yards and seven touchdowns this season. NC State enters the game with a ground game averaging 219 yards per contest, led by Jayden Scott. Their offense is supported by quarterback CJ Bailey, who has thrown six touchdowns.

NC State head coach Dave Doeren noted that Louisville possesses one of the most talented rosters the Wolfpack will face this year. Historically, NC State has struggled in this series, losing the last two matchups and holding a 2-4 home record against the Cardinals.