Saturday open thread: NCSU-UNC football; Mercer-NCSU hoops

More From Backing The Pack

• NC State opens as a 2-point favorite over Boston College
• NC State moves up 1 spot in AP and Coaches polls
• Jakobi Meyers shows off his passing ability once again
• NC State has the nation’s top cross country team
• Film Room aka Ricky Person Truck Stick edition