Column: NC State has steps to take before it's ready for a leapby:Ethan McDowell•09/07/24•ethanmmcdowellRead In AppSep 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Sean Brown (0) tackles Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (6) during the second half at the Dukes Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesNC State football lost by 41 to Tennessee in Charlotte Saturday. The Pack had a chance to take a leap as a program but fell short.