What They Are Saying About the FSU-NC State Game

"Everybody was saying NC State ain't nothing," FSU offensive tackle Mario Henderson said. "I ain't gonna lie, that [BC game] opened my eyes up, too. I never looked over them, but I'm like, 'What have they got going on up there?' "

Suddenly, a game that looked like an easy win now is a must-win for FSU, leaving players such as Fluellen and Henderson to pore through the matrix of divisional records, head-to-head conference victories and winning percentages that make up the page-long ACC tiebreaker formula."
Orlando Sentinel

"After watching film of the Wolfpack's defensive backs, who frequently try to press opposing wide receivers, Bowden said they remind him of the University of Miami."
Florida Times-Union

"The 17th-ranked Noles are eighth in the ACC this year in total offense (315.3 yards) and fourth in scoring (28.0). Weatherford is sixth in passing efficiency and FSU has no one among the league's top 10 rushers. Receiver De'Cody Fagg is the only one in the top 10 in receptions -- 10th at 3.75 catches a game."
Raleigh News Observer