No. 14 Tennessee and No. 24 NC State are set to clash in Charlotte for the 2024 Duke’s Mayo Classic. Tennessee is coming off a dominant win over Chattanooga, with redshirt freshman QB Nico Iamaleava making a big impact. On the other hand, NC State is looking to bounce back against an SEC team after their win over Western Carolina. The game is scheduled for Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium, with Tennessee favored by 9 points.
NC State’s QB Grayson McCall has a strong track record, while Tennessee’s Iamaleava had an impressive debut last week. The Vols have a solid offense with key players like Dont’e Thornton Jr. and Bru McCoy, facing an NC State defense missing their starting safety. On the other hand, NC State’s running back Jordan Waters and receiver Kevin Concepcion are key players to watch.
SportsLine’s model predicts the total points to be 54, with one side of the spread hitting nearly 60% of the time. Tennessee has covered as favorites in their recent games, while NC State has a strong record in Week 2 games. Fans can visit SportsLine for expert picks and predictions for this highly-anticipated matchup.
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