NC State at Wake Forest Week 11 College Football Matchup NC State at Wake Forest Matchup - Week 11
Sat, Nov 11 2023 · Week 11 · 🏟 BB&T Field Winston-Salem, NC · Turf · 31,500 cap
NC State✈ 88 miSame TZ
Away
26 6
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
NC State
28
NCST +0.5
Wake Forest
16
P&R Line NC State -12.5
P&R Total O/U 44
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Wake Forest -0.5 · O/U 42.5
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Wake Forest, while Game Control favors NC State. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
Wake Forest wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
NC State wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Wake Forest -0.5
O/U 42.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
3 factors agree (PPA + PPO + Havoc) → NC State · 82.4% ATS historically
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NC State 2023 Schedule
NC State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31NC State at UConn-14.5W24–1447.5W24–14UN
Sat 9/9NC State vs Notre Dame+7.0L24–4549.5L24–45ON
Sat 9/16NC State vs VMI-42.5W45–751.0W45–7ON
Fri 9/22NC State at Virginia-8.5W24–2147.5W24–21UN
Fri 9/29NC State vs Louisville+3.5L10–1356.5L10–13UY
Sat 10/7NC State vs Marshall-6.5W48–4144.0W48–41OY
Sat 10/14NC State at Duke+3.5L3–2444.0L3–24UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28NC State vs Clemson+9.5W24–1744.5W24–17UY
Sat 11/4NC State vs Miami+6.5W20–644.0W20–6UY
Sat 11/11NC State at Wake Forest+0.5W26–642.5W26–6UY
Sat 11/18NC State at Virginia Tech+2.5W35–2840.5W35–28OY
Sat 11/25NC State vs North Carolina+2.0W39–2055.0W39–20OY
Thu 12/28NC State vs Kansas State+3.0L19–2848.5L19–28UN
Wake Forest 2023 Schedule
Wake Forest's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31Wake Forest vs Elon-33.5W37–1753.5W37–17ON
Sat 9/9Wake Forest vs Vanderbilt-9.5W36–2055.0W36–20OY
Sat 9/16Wake Forest at Old Dominion-13.5W27–2460.0W27–24UN
Sat 9/23Wake Forest vs Georgia Tech-3.5L16–3058.5L16–30UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/7Wake Forest at Clemson+21.0L12–1753.5L12–17UY
Sat 10/14Wake Forest at Virginia Tech+1.5L13–3048.5L13–30UN
Sat 10/21Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh+3.0W21–1745.0W21–17UY
Sat 10/28Wake Forest vs Florida State+21.0L16–4153.5L16–41ON
Thu 11/2Wake Forest at Duke+6.5L21–2441.0L21–24OY
Sat 11/11Wake Forest vs NC State-0.5L6–2642.5L6–26UN
Sat 11/18Wake Forest at Notre Dame+22.5L7–4547.5L7–45ON
Sat 11/25Wake Forest at Syracuse+3.0L31–3543.5L31–35ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2023 season
NC State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ NC State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
NC State #89
+0.364
Wake Forest #122
+0.168
NC State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
NC State #95
+0.604
Wake Forest #98
+0.330
NC State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
NC State #22
0.186
Wake Forest #61
0.165
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
NC State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
NC State #47
+8.363
Wake Forest #124
+6.801
NC State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
NC State #100
+0.800
Wake Forest #76
+0.802
Wake Forest Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
NC State #49
69.9
Wake Forest #33
69.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Wake Forest Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2023 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
NC State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
NC State
6.6
Wake Forest
4.6
Offense Rating
NC State
18.2
Wake Forest
16.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
NC State
11.7
Wake Forest
12.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Wake Forest Edge
Avg sequences created per game
NC State #56
0.38
Wake Forest #131
0.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
NC State #30
1.00
Wake Forest #47
0.63
Wake Forest +0.13
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 8 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? NC State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
NC State #1
50.3
Wake Forest #1
33.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
NC State #26
29.0
Wake Forest #116
47.8
NC State +17.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 9 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
NC State
Dave Doeren #1
74–55 (58%) · Yr 11 at school
OC Robert Anae Yr 1 #1
DC Tony Gibson Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Wake Forest
Dave Clawson #1
62–53 (54%) · Yr 10 at school
OC Warren Ruggiero Yr 3 #1
DC Brad Lambert Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself