WEEK 5 MATCHUP
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Game status: FINAL
28–31 NC State won

Saturday, October 3 · 2:30 PM CDT

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Exact frozen prediction and factors

Provisional calibration: real-season accuracy is not established.

NC State by 3.1

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Why this pick?
Game controlSmall effect
Avoiding bad lossesModerately leans away
Close-game gritNeutral effect
Defensive toughnessModerately leans home
Scoring punchSmall effect
Transfer portal impactSmall effect
Previous-season performanceSmall effect
Recruiting strengthSmall effect
Returning productionSmall effect
Team talentSmall effect
Big-game winsSmall effect
Recent formSmall effect
Wins away from homeNeutral effect
Tough schedulesModerately leans home
Statement winsNeutral effect
WinningNeutral effect

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