NC State vs. SMU: 3 thoughts, a bold prediction and more

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Jan 8, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Jayden Taylor (8) dribbles during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

NC State is looking to snap a three-game skid as ACC newcomer SMU visits the Lenovo Center in the third all-time meeting between the two programs on Saturday afternoon. All nine of the Pack’s wins have come in Raleigh, and it’s searching for its 10th against the Mustangs. Here are three thoughts, a bold prediction and more going into NC State (9-9, 2-5 ACC) and SMU (14-5, 5-3).