The set-up: Both teams are equally as "hungry" for a victory here. Louisville is 5-4 and NC State is 4-5. NC State though has the home field advantage today and in a contest which I envision coming down to whichever of these hungry sides has its hands on the ball last, I'll recommend grabbing as many points as you can. Louisville was crushed by Miami last week, while the Wolfpack come in having lost three in a row. The Cardinals average 31.1 PPG, but they unfortunatley allow 34.1. Micale Cunningham passed for 219 yards and two touchdowns, but note that he's listed as "questionable" for this contest.

The pick: Last week NC State was blown out at home by Clemson, but I think it'll bounce back here. Overall the Wolfpack average 23.2 PPG, while allowing 28.7. However note that NC State is 4-1 ATS in its last five following a double-digit loss, while the Cardinals are a poor 0-4 ATS in their last four vs. a team with a losing record. The only loss at home for NC State this year came last week to No. 5 ranked Clemson. The Wolfpack are 4-1 at home this year; look for the record to get added to here (but grab the points in case!)

8* play on NC State.