NC State Wolfpack at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Thursday, September 11th 2025 (7:30 PM EDT)
NC State -7.5 (52.5) (-298) Open: 0.0
NC State 34 - Wake Forest: 24 (ACC)
Wolfpack (8 - 5) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach Dave Doeren (87 - 64)
Avg Score : 30 - 27 (23 - 40 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.4 - 5.6 (#64)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 2)
Coach Dave Doeren (87 - 64)
Avg Score : 30 - 27 (23 - 40 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.4 - 5.6 (#64)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 2)
WAKE 3rd straight Home Game
Our Line: Wake Forest -5.5 (SP+ WAKE -2)
Projected Score: NCST: 23 - WAKE: 29 (52)
NCST Win prob: 73% | Cover: 49%
NCST Travel: 89 miles
Our Line: Wake Forest -5.5 (SP+ WAKE -2)
Projected Score: NCST: 23 - WAKE: 29 (52)
NCST Win prob: 73% | Cover: 49%
NCST Travel: 89 miles
Demon Deacons (8 - 4) (8 - 4 - 0)
Coach Jake Dickert (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 27 - 22 (28 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.6 - 4.4 (#38)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
Coach Jake Dickert (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 27 - 22 (28 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.6 - 4.4 (#38)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
| NC State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | NC State vs East Carolina | -12.5 | 58.5 | W 24 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | NC State vs Virginia | -3.0 | 53.0 | W 35 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Thu 9/11 | NC State at Wake Forest | -7.5 | 52.5 | W 34 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | NC State at Duke | +3.0 | 57.5 | L 33 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | NC State vs Virginia Tech | -10.0 | 57.5 | L 21 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | NC State vs Campbell | -42.5 | 61.5 | W 56 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | NC State at Notre Dame | +23.5 | 59.5 | L 7 - 36 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | NC State at Pittsburgh | +5.5 | 52.5 | L 34 - 53 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | NC State vs Georgia Tech | +4.5 | 58.5 | W 48 - 36 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | NC State at Miami | +16.5 | 54.5 | L 7 - 41 | U | N | |
| Fri 11/21 | NC State vs Florida State | +7.0 | 58.5 | W 21 - 11 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | NC State vs North Carolina | -7.0 | 48.5 | W 42 - 19 | O | Y | |
| Fri 12/19 | NC State vs Memphis | -6.0 | 56.5 | W 31 - 7 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for NC State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Wake Forest's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Wake Forest vs Kennesaw State | -17.5 | 51.5 | W 10 - 9 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Wake Forest vs Western Carolina | -17.5 | 60.5 | W 42 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Thu 9/11 | Wake Forest vs NC State | +7.5 | 52.5 | L 24 - 34 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Wake Forest vs Georgia Tech | +13.5 | 53.5 | L 29 - 30 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Wake Forest at Virginia Tech | +4.5 | 51.5 | W 30 - 23 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Wake Forest at Oregon State | -1.5 | 47.5 | W 39 - 14 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Wake Forest vs SMU | +6.5 | 53.5 | W 13 - 12 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Wake Forest at Florida State | +12.5 | 50.5 | L 7 - 42 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/8 | Wake Forest at Virginia | +7.0 | 48.5 | W 16 - 9 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/15 | Wake Forest vs North Carolina | -3.5 | 37.5 | W 28 - 12 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Wake Forest vs Delaware | -17.5 | 49.5 | W 52 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Wake Forest at Duke | +2.5 | 54.0 | L 32 - 49 | O | N | |
| Fri 1/2 | Wake Forest vs Mississippi State | +3.0 | 53.5 | ||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Wake Forest's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCST | #20 (.28) | 44% (52) | 30.2 | 44% (64) | 2.94 (68) | 147 | 44% (43) | 246 | 4.69 (10) | #102 (.21) | 39% (41) | 27.2 | 38% (22) | 40% (55) | 3.7 (73) | 53.8 | 1 | 1.2 |
| WAKE | #91 (.13) | 38% (117) | 26.8 | 39% (107) | 2.74 (108) | 157 | 37% (115) | 232 | 3.16 (119) | #7 (.02) | 35% (10) | 21.5 | 37% (13) | 33% (8) | 3.19 (32) | 68.9 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCST | #26 (.25) | 45% (36) | 44% (68) | 3.24 (36) | 130 | 47% (20) | 215 | 3.97 (61) | #86 (.19) | 41% (59) | 39% (31) | 43% (87) | 3.78 (67) | 45 | 1.7 | 1.4 | ||
| WAKE | #104 (.13) | 42% (81) | 43% (79) | 3 (79) | 131 | 41% (75) | 240 | 3.2 (121) | #118 (.27) | 51% (134) | 48% (110) | 53% (133) | 4.12 (99) | 45.9 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
Overall Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCST Offense | 13 | 30.2 | 23 | 43.8% | 4.69 | 1 | 20 | 393 | 147 | 246 | 4.5 | 47% | 51% | 44% | 44% | 16% | .28 |
| WAKE Defense | 12 | 21.5 | 17.3 | 34.9% | 3.19 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 52% | 37% | 33% | 18% | .02 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCST Defense | 13 | 27.2 | 39.8 | 39.3% | 3.7 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 43% | 56% | 38% | 40% | 15% | .21 |
| WAKE Offense | 12 | 26.8 | 28.3 | 37.9% | 3.16 | 1.7 | 19 | 389 | 157 | 232 | 4.5 | 50% | 48% | 39% | 37% | 16% | .13 |
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC State | 13 | 29:47 | 20.4 | 41% | 50% | 5.5 | 53.8 | 1 | 1.2 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 1 | 27.9 |
| Wake Forest | 12 | 28:52 | 18.7 | 38% | 55% | 7.3 | 68.9 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 2 | 30.9 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCST Offense | 13 | 47% (86) | 44% (64) | 32.5 | 147.1 | 4.5 | 27 (40) | .19 (32) | 2.94 (68) | 73% (63) | 10% (98) | 1.1 (19) |
| WAKE Defense | 12 | 46% (23) | 37% (13) | - | - | - | - | -.01 (13) | 2.47 (11) | 63% (16) | 12% (12) | 0.89 (31) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCST Defense | 13 | 43% (4) | 38% (22) | - | - | - | - | .12 (78) | 2.87 (64) | 65% (26) | 8% (108) | 1.09 (122) |
| WAKE Offense | 12 | 50% (62) | 39% (107) | 34.8 | 156.8 | 4.5 | 21 (49) | .11 (70) | 2.74 (108) | 77% (36) | 10% (77) | 1.16 (10) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCST Offense | 13 | 51% (49) | 44% (43) | 21.5 | 31.8 | 245.7 | 7.7 | 11.4 | 26 (33) | 10 (119) | .39 (25) | 1.6 (31) | 31% (67) | 32% (48) | .4 (34) | 6% (54) | 2.1 (53) |
| WAKE Defense | 12 | 52% (108) | 33% (8) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 (100) | .09 (10) | 1.5 (55) | 36% (14) | 27% (25) | .16 (15) | 7% (46) | 2 (66) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCST Defense | 13 | 56% (132) | 40% (55) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (75) | .3 (91) | 1.7 (118) | 35% (21) | 31% (90) | .38 (112) | 7% (46) | 2.1 (83) |
| WAKE Offense | 12 | 48% (74) | 37% (115) | 17.7 | 31.1 | 232.3 | 7.5 | 13.2 | 15 (106) | 10 (34) | .22 (84) | 1.7 (26) | 33% (89) | 27% (105) | .28 (78) | 6% (84) | 2.2 (15) |
NC State's Power Ratings
NC State's Power Rating: 6.88 #51
NC State's Offense Rating: 16.98 #28
NC State's Defense Rating: 10.10 #80
2025 Talent Rating: 838.00 #43
Blue Chip Ratio: 10% #39
NC State's 2025 Expected Record: 7.4 - 5.6
NC State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.9 #61
NC State's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.4 #47
NC State's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.8 #73
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
NC State's Power Rating: 6.88 #51
NC State's Offense Rating: 16.98 #28
NC State's Defense Rating: 10.10 #80
2025 Talent Rating: 838.00 #43
Blue Chip Ratio: 10% #39
NC State's 2025 Expected Record: 7.4 - 5.6
NC State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.9 #61
NC State's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.4 #47
NC State's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.8 #73
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
NC State: 6.88 Wake Forest: 10.265
SP+ Ratings Matchup
NC State: 2.9 Wake Forest: 4.4
NC State: 6.88 Wake Forest: 10.265
SP+ Ratings Matchup
NC State: 2.9 Wake Forest: 4.4
Wake Forest's Power Ratings
Wake Forest's Power Rating: 10.265 #39
Wake Forest's Offense Rating: 5.97 #86
Wake Forest's Defense Rating: -5.16 #14
2025 Talent Rating: 866.00 #35
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Wake Forest's 2025 Expected Record: 8.6 - 4.4
Wake Forest's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.4 #56
Wake Forest's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #82
Wake Forest's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.0 #34
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Wake Forest's Power Rating: 10.265 #39
Wake Forest's Offense Rating: 5.97 #86
Wake Forest's Defense Rating: -5.16 #14
2025 Talent Rating: 866.00 #35
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Wake Forest's 2025 Expected Record: 8.6 - 4.4
Wake Forest's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.4 #56
Wake Forest's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #82
Wake Forest's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.0 #34
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
NC State Scoring
Offense: 30.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 23
Defense: 27.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 39.8
NC State's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Offense: 30.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 23
Defense: 27.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 39.8
NC State's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Wake Forest 29
NC State 23
Total Points: 52
Based on Last 4 Games
NC State 25
Wake Forest 24
Total Points: 49
Based on Entire Season
Wake Forest 31
NC State 23
Total Points: 54
Wake Forest 29
NC State 23
Total Points: 52
Based on Last 4 Games
NC State 25
Wake Forest 24
Total Points: 49
Based on Entire Season
Wake Forest 31
NC State 23
Total Points: 54
Wake Forest Scoring
Offense: 26.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.3
Defense: 21.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.3
Wake Forest's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 4
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Offense: 26.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.3
Defense: 21.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.3
Wake Forest's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 4
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 09/11 | Wake Forest | 24 | NC State | 34 | NC State -7.5 | NC State | 52.5 | Over |
| 2024 | 10/05 | NC State | 30 | Wake Forest | 34 | NC State -4 | Wake Forest | 52.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/11 | Wake Forest | 6 | NC State | 26 | Wake Forest -0.5 | NC State | 42.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 11/05 | NC State | 30 | Wake Forest | 21 | Wake Forest -3 | NC State | 54.0 | Under |
| 2021 | 11/13 | Wake Forest | 45 | NC State | 42 | Wake Forest -1 | Wake Forest | 65.0 | Over |
| 2020 | 09/19 | NC State | 45 | Wake Forest | 42 | Wake Forest -2 | NC State | 54.0 | Over |
| 2019 | 11/02 | Wake Forest | 44 | NC State | 10 | Wake Forest -7.5 | Wake Forest | 60.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 11/08 | NC State | 23 | Wake Forest | 27 | NC State -17 | Wake Forest | 69.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/18 | Wake Forest | 30 | NC State | 24 | Wake Forest -3 | Wake Forest | 62.0 | Under |
| 2016 | 10/01 | NC State | 33 | Wake Forest | 16 | NC State -9 | NC State | 48.0 | Over |
| 2015 | 10/24 | Wake Forest | 17 | NC State | 35 | NC State -8.5 | NC State | 43.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 11/15 | NC State | 42 | Wake Forest | 13 | NC State -12 | NC State | 0 | |
| 2013 | 10/05 | Wake Forest | 28 | NC State | 13 | NC State -8 | Wake Forest | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/10 | NC State | 37 | Wake Forest | 6 | ||||
| 2011 | 09/10 | Wake Forest | 34 | NC State | 27 | ||||
| 2010 | 11/13 | NC State | 38 | Wake Forest | 3 | ||||
| 2009 | 10/03 | Wake Forest | 30 | NC State | 24 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/15 | NC State | 21 | Wake Forest | 17 | ||||
| 2007 | 11/17 | Wake Forest | 38 | NC State | 18 | ||||
| 2006 | 10/14 | NC State | 23 | Wake Forest | 25 | ||||
| 2005 | 10/22 | Wake Forest | 27 | NC State | 19 | ||||
| 2004 | 10/02 | NC State | 27 | Wake Forest | 21 | ||||
| 2003 | 09/06 | Wake Forest | 38 | NC State | 24 | ||||
| 2002 | 09/14 | NC State | 32 | Wake Forest | 13 | ||||
| 2001 | 10/06 | Wake Forest | 14 | NC State | 17 | ||||
| 2000 | 11/24 | NC State | 32 | Wake Forest | 14 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | 12 | 6 | 6 Overs |
| NC State | 14 | 7 | 5 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 19 - 7 | 8 - 5 | 5 - 3 | 3 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 7 - 19 | 5 - 8 | 2 - 3 | 3 - 5 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NCST | WAKE |
| Power RatePwr | #51 | #39 |
| SP+SP+ | #61 | #56 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #73 | #62 |
| OffenseOff | #51 | #113 |
| DefenseDef | #90 | #18 |
| Spec TeamsST | #78 | #10 |
| TalentTal | #43 | #35 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #39 | #65 |
(11/5) RB Jayden Scott (Fr) huge vs GT. Name to watch
(10/12) Def really beat up & can't compete. Off regressing
(10/9) DB injury issues, nickel down to 5th option (ND wk)
(9/30) Run Def mauled by VT? Run Off awful, horrific loss
(9/30) Things could go south in a hurry for this program
(9/20) Def horrible, torched by Duke. Bailey TOs killed
(9/11) Run Off good vs Wake, Def bad but rallied
(9/11) CJ Bailey is a weapon, holds ball long at times
(9/11) Tackling is an issue, Def very inconsistent
(8/29) Run Def great vs ECU, run off a big concern
(7/28) Off only 5 portals, 3 OL & 2 TE, good sign?
(10/24) Robby Ashford ? again vs SMU, Purdie good vs OSU
(10/7) Great W over VT, Def held Hokies to 263 yds, 7-17 3rd
(9/11) Off fast start vs NC St, 2nd half went nowhere
(9/11) LBs are small, DL has to run fit well or busted
(9/11) Ashford 4 passes for 164, 32 others for 88 yds
(9/5) Def a bottom P5, Kenn St moved the ball
(8/30) Ashford decent #'s vs Kenn., but not an FBS QB
(8/24) QB1 Robby Ashford won starting job in camp
(7/31) HC Dickert good hire, but year 0, real bad
(7/30) OL 0/5 back. 5 portal starters added, all G5
(5/15) 89% of OL exp is from G5 portals
| Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NCST Off | WAKE Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #51 | #18 |
| SuccessSuc | #52 | #10 |
| ExplosiveExp | #12 | #45 |
| PPAPPA | #20 | #7 |
| PowerPwr | #28 | #14 |
| SP+SP+ | #47 | #34 |
| Pts POPPO | #10 | #32 |
| HavocHav | #73 | #20 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NCST Off | WAKE Def | |
| Run GameRun | #57 | #51 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #64 | #13 |
| Run ExplRExp | #19 | #31 |
| PPAExp | #32 | #13 | Run BlockR Blk | #67 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #68 | #11 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #112 | #4 |
| TackleTak | - | #83 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NCST Off | WAKE Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #79 | #14 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #43 | #8 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #31 | #55 |
| PPAExp | #25 | #10 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #56 | #20 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #98 | #12 |
| DB HavocDB | #54 | #46 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WAKE Off | NCST Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #113 | #90 |
| SuccessSuc | #117 | #41 |
| ExplosiveExp | #5 | #134 |
| PPAPPA | #91 | #102 |
| PowerPwr | #86 | #80 |
| SP+SP+ | #82 | #73 |
| Pts POPPO | #119 | #73 |
| HavocHav | #86 | #84 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WAKE Off | NCST Def | |
| Run GameRun | #117 | #61 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #107 | #22 |
| Run ExplRExp | #10 | #122 |
| PPAExp | #70 | #78 | Run BlockR Blk | #131 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #108 | #64 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #74 | #65 |
| TackleTak | - | #56 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WAKE Off | NCST Def |
| Pass GamePass | #104 | #97 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #115 | #55 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #26 | #118 |
| PPAExp | #84 | #91 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #27 | #68 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #77 | #108 |
| DB HavocDB | #84 | #46 |
Program Comparison
WAKE 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'25 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4
NCST 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
WAKE 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'25 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4
NCST 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
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NC State 7.5 (52.5)
NC State won at Wake Forest this year (34-24)
Previous Matchups
Wake Forest beat NC State last year (34-30)
NC State beat Wake Forest in 2023 (26-6)
NC State beat Wake Forest in 2022 (30-21)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Bailey | 273 | 397 | 69% | 3105 | 25 | 9 | 7.8 |
| Lex Thomas | 2 | 7 | 29% | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylan Smothers | 160 | 939 | 6 | 5.9 | 65 |
| Jayden Scott | 106 | 595 | 4 | 5.6 | 69 |
| CJ Bailey | 89 | 215 | 6 | 2.4 | 30 |
| Will Wilson | 43 | 146 | 10 | 3.4 | 16 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell Anderson | 39 | 629 | 5 | 16.1 | 75 |
| Justin Joly | 49 | 489 | 7 | 10.0 | 59 |
| Wesley Grimes | 31 | 458 | 3 | 14.8 | 48 |
| Noah Rogers | 31 | 413 | 2 | 13.3 | 48 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caden Fordham | 143 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Kenny Soares Jr. (Tr) | 80 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Asaad Brown Jr. | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cian Slone (Tr) | 62 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tra Thomas (Tr) | 24 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Caden Fordham | 143 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Travali Price | 22 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Sabastian Harsh (Tr) | 41 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 3 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Marshall | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| Jackson Vick | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Brian Nelson II (Tr) | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robby Ashford (Tr) | 171 | 289 | 59% | 2169 | 9 | 7 | 7.5 |
| Deshawn Purdie (Tr) | 41 | 82 | 50% | 618 | 6 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | 179 | 905 | 10 | 5.1 | 85 |
| Robby Ashford (Tr) | 116 | 504 | 7 | 4.3 | 43 |
| Ty Clark III | 58 | 232 | 3 | 4.0 | 15 |
| Chris Barnes (Tr) | 13 | 143 | 0 | 11.0 | 78 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Barnes (Tr) | 39 | 547 | 3 | 14.0 | 70 |
| Carlos Hernandez (Tr) | 34 | 538 | 3 | 15.8 | 93 |
| Sterling Berkhalter (Tr) | 25 | 382 | 2 | 15.3 | 51 |
| Micah Mays Jr. | 18 | 302 | 2 | 16.8 | 52 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Andersen | 95 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Davaughn Patterson | 78 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Dylan Hazen | 68 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Aiden Hall | 66 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Hardy (Tr) | 65 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| Nuer Gatkuoth (Tr) | 37 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| Gabe Kirschke (Tr) | 32 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Mateen Ibirogba | 21 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davaughn Patterson | 78 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Karon Prunty (Tr) | 34 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Nick Andersen | 95 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 |