CFBThu, Sep 11 · Final
NCSUOffense
WAKE
245.7(49)Passing Yards per Game(58)237.7
146.5(80)Rushing Yards per Game(69)156.2
NCSUTeam record
WAKE3-0Record2-1
Game information
7:30 PM, September 11, 2025
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
Winston-Salem
Box score
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NC State Wolfpack
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CJ Bailey | 23/32 | 201 | 6.3 | 3 | 0 | 86.9 |
| Team | 23/32 | 201 | 6.3 | 3 | 0 | -- |
NC State Wolfpack
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hollywood Smothers | 24 | 164 | 6.8 | 0 | 42 |
 Jayden Scott | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 0 | 11 |
| CJ Bailey | 8 | 19 | 2.4 | 0 | 10 |
 Will Wilson | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 |
| Team | 3 | -4 | -1.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 44 | 205 | 4.7 | 0 | 42 |
NC State Wolfpack
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Noah Rogers | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 20 |
 Keenan Jackson | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 1 | 19 |
 Terrell Anderson | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 30 |
 Justin Joly | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 2 | 8 |
 Wesley Grimes | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 14 |
| Jayden Scott | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 |
| Hollywood Smothers | 4 | -1 | -0.3 | 0 | 9 |
| Team | 23 | 201 | 8.7 | 3 | 30 |
NC State Wolfpack
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sean Brown | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Brody Barnhardt | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Caden Fordham | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Devon Marshall | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Ronnie Royal III | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 JJ Johnson | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Cian Slone | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Isaiah Shirley | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Sabastian Harsh | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Jackson Vick | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Travali Price | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Kenny Soares Jr. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Asaad Brown Jr. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Foster Burt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Brian Nelson II | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Chazz Wallace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Chase Bond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | 53 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
NC State Wolfpack
| Player | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Shirley | 1 | 41 | 1 |
| Ronnie Royal III | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 46 | 1 |
NC State Wolfpack
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Scott | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 19 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 19 | 0 |
NC State Wolfpack
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Teddy Hoffmann | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 12 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 12 | 0 |
NC State Wolfpack
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kanoah Vinesett | 2/2 | 100.0 | 38 | 4/4 | 10 |
| Team | 2/2 | 100.0 | 38 | 4/4 | 10 |
NC State Wolfpack
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Caden Noonkester | 5 | 200 | 40.0 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Team | 5 | 200 | 40.0 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Robby Ashford | 21/35 | 252 | 7.2 | 0 | 2 | 23.4 |
| Team | 21/35 | 252 | 7.2 | 0 | 2 | -- |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Demond Claiborne | 12 | 35 | 2.9 | 1 | 8 |
| Robby Ashford | 9 | 21 | 2.3 | 1 | 13 |
 Chris Barnes | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Team | 22 | 59 | 2.7 | 2 | 13 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Barnes | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 0 | 70 |
 Sterling Berkhalter | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 26 |
 Eni Falayi | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 0 | 42 |
| Demond Claiborne | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 0 | 12 |
 Micah Mays Jr. | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 |
 Carlos Hernandez | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 10 |
 Jeremiah Melvin | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
 JaMario Clements | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 21 | 252 | 12.0 | 0 | 70 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nick Andersen | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Dylan Hazen | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Langston Hardy | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Braylon Johnson | 7 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Aiden Hall | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Travon West | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Nuer Gatkuoth | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Zamari Stevenson | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Davaughn Patterson | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Quincy Bryant | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Jayden Loving | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Mateen Ibirogba | 3 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Lardarius Webb Jr. | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Ashaad Williams | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Devin Cook | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Dallas Afalava | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 BJ Williams | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Karon Prunty | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Gabe Kirschke | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Zach Lohavichan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Frank Cusano | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Tyler Walton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Barnes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 88 | 34 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Barnes | 1 | 98 | 98.0 | 98 | 1 |
 Matthew Lusardi | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 109 | 54.5 | 98 | 1 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Hernandez | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Connor Calvert | 1/1 | 100.0 | 28 | 3/3 | 6 |
| Team | 1/1 | 100.0 | 28 | 3/3 | 6 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cal Joseph | 5 | 208 | 41.6 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Team | 5 | 208 | 41.6 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
4
- End of 4th QuarterNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the WAKE 24NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the WAKE 23NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the WAKE 22NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass incompleteNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass incomplete to Micah Mays Jr.NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass incompleteNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford run for no gain to the WAKE 21NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Demond Claiborne for 7 yds to the WAKE 21 for a 1ST downNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Carlos Hernandez for 10 yds to the WAKE 14NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass incomplete to Demond ClaiborneNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Demond Claiborne for a loss of 2 yards to the WAKE 4NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Caden Noonkester punt for 42 yds, downed at the WAKE 6NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Timeout NC State, clock 03:04NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 2 yds to the WAKE 48NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Timeout Wake Forest, clock 03:51NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for a loss of 4 yards to the 50 yard lineNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Timeout Wake Forest, clock 03:55NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Jayden Scott run for a loss of 2 yards to the WAKE 46NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Wake Forest Penalty, Running Into Kicker (Frank Cusano) to the WAKE 44 for a 1ST downNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass incomplete to Terrell AndersonNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Timeout Wake Forest, clock 04:11NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 3 yds to the WAKE 49NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 4 yds to the NCSU 48NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass intercepted Ronnie Royal III return for 4 yds to the NCSU 44NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- NC State Penalty, Personal Foul (Sabastian Harsh) to the WAKE 42 for a 1ST downNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Timeout NC State, clock 05:18NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass incomplete to Carlos HernandezNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Jeremiah Melvin for 9 yds to the WAKE 27NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Ashford, Robby pass incomplete, PENALTY WAKEFOREST holding 10 yards to the WAKEFOREST18, NO PLAY.NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Chris Barnes run for 3 yds to the WAKE 28NCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Charlie Birtwistle kickoff for 65 yds for a touchbackNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- Kanoah Vinesett 38 Yd Field GoalNCSU 34 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Terrell Anderson for 1 yd to the WAKE 20NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Bailey, CJ pass complete to Joly, Justin for 6 yards to the WAKEFOREST10, PENALTY NCSU illegal formation 5 yards to the WAKEFOREST21, NO PLAY.NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Jayden Scott for 7 yds to the WAKE 16NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 1 yd to the WAKE 23NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Jayden Scott run for 4 yds to the WAKE 24 for a 1ST downNCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Jayden Scott for 10 yds to the WAKE 28NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Jayden Scott run for 9 yds to the WAKE 38NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Smothers, Hollywood rush for 7 yards to the WAKEFOREST30, PENALTY NCSU holding (Carter Jr., Anthony) 10 yards to the WAKEFOREST47, NO PLAY.NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Bailey, CJ pass incomplete to Rogers, Noah, PENALTY WAKEFOREST roughing passer (Bryant, Quincy) 15 yards to the WAKEFOREST37, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN NCSU.NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for a loss of 1 yard to the NCSU 48NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Cal Joseph punt for 35 yds , Teddy Hoffmann returns for 13 yds to the NCSU 49NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass incomplete to Carlos HernandezNCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass incompleteNCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford run for 4 yds to the WAKE 29NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- Charlie Birtwistle kickoff for 65 yds for a touchbackNCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Keenan Jackson for 12 yds for a TD (Kanoah Vinesett KICK)NCSU 31 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey run for a loss of 1 yard to the WAKE 12NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Wesley Grimes for 4 yds to the WAKE 11NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 42 yds to the WAKE 15 for a 1ST downNCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Bailey, CJ pass incomplete, PENALTY WAKEFOREST pass interference (Webb Jr., Lardarius) 12 yards to the NCSU43, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN NCSU.NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
3
- End of 3rd QuarterNCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 1 yd to the NCSU 31NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Cal Joseph punt for 41 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the NCSU 40 NC State Penalty, Offensive Holding (Caden Gordon) to the NCSU 30NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Cal Joseph punt for 41 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the NCSU 40 NC State Penalty, Offensive Holding (Caden Gordon) to the NCSU 30NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford sacked by Travali Price for a loss of 6 yards to the WAKE 19NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass incomplete to Jaxon MullNCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Demond Claiborne run for 2 yds to the WAKE 25NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Caden Noonkester punt for 39 yds, downed at the WAKE 23NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey sacked by Braylon Johnson and Mateen Ibirogba for a loss of 7 yards to the NCSU 47 NC State Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Justin Joly) to the NCSU 38NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass incomplete to Keenan JacksonNCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Jayden Scott run for no gain to the WAKE 40NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Noah Rogers for 11 yds to the WAKE 40 for a 1ST downNCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey run for a loss of 2 yards to the NCSU 49NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 1 yd to the WAKE 49NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 15 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST downNCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Cal Joseph punt for 37 yds, fair catch by Teddy Hoffmann at the NCSU 35NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass incomplete to Carlos HernandezNCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Demond Claiborne for 1 yd to the WAKE 28NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford run for 2 yds to the WAKE 27NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- Charlie Birtwistle kickoff for 65 yds for a touchbackNCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Justin Joly for 4 yds for a TD (Kanoah Vinesett KICK)NCSU 24 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass incomplete to Teddy HoffmannNCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Jayden Scott run for 1 yd to the WAKE 4NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Jayden Scott run for 11 yds to the WAKE 5 for a 1ST downNCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey run for 6 yds to the WAKE 16NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 9 yds to the WAKE 22 for a 1ST downNCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 9 yds to the WAKE 31NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Bailey, CJ pass incomplete to Jackson, Keenan, PENALTY WAKEFOREST pass interference (Prunty, Karon) 15 yards to the WAKEFOREST40, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN NCSU.NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Terrell Anderson for 15 yds to the NCSU 45 for a 1ST downNCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Cal Joseph punt for 44 yds, fair catch by Teddy Hoffmann at the NCSU 30NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Demond Claiborne for 12 yds to the WAKE 26NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Ashford, Robby rush for 13 yards to the WAKEFOREST37, PENALTY WAKEFOREST holding (Kylany, Devin) 10 yards to the WAKEFOREST14, NO PLAY.NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Demond Claiborne run for a loss of 1 yard to the WAKE 24NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Chris Barnes for 3 yds to the WAKE 25NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Caden Noonkester punt for 39 yds , Carlos Hernandez returns for 1 yd to the WAKE 22NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Hollywood Smothers for a loss of 3 yards to the NCSU 40NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Justin Joly for 8 yds to the NCSU 43NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass incomplete to Keenan JacksonNCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Noah Rogers for 10 yds to the NCSU 35 for a 1ST downNCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for no gain to the NCSU 25NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Caleb Carlson kickoff for 65 yds for a touchbackNCSU 17 · WAKE 24
2
- End of 2nd QuarterNCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 8 yds to the NCSU 28NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Cal Joseph punt for 51 yds , Teddy Hoffmann returns for 1 yd to the NCSU 20NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Timeout NC State, clock 00:26NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Demond Claiborne run for no gain to the WAKE 30NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Sterling Berkhalter for 8 yds to the WAKE 30NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford pass incomplete to Micah Mays Jr.NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Charlie Birtwistle kickoff for 54 yds , Matthew Lusardi return for 11 yds to the WAKE 22NCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- Kanoah Vinesett 24 yd FG GOODNCSU 17 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass incomplete to Wesley GrimesNCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey run for 4 yds to the WAKE 7NCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass incompleteNCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 19 yds to the WAKE 11 for a 1ST downNCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Wesley Grimes for 14 yds to the WAKE 30 for a 1ST downNCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for 6 yds to the WAKE 44NCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Noah Rogers for 11 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST downNCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey run for a loss of 1 yard to the NCSU 39NCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- Hollywood Smothers run for no gain to the NCSU 40NCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Keenan Jackson for 15 yds to the NCSU 40 for a 1ST downNCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- Caleb Carlson kickoff for 65 yds for a touchbackNCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- Connor Calvert 28 yd FG GOODNCSU 14 · WAKE 24
- Robby Ashford run for 1 yd to the NCSU 11NCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Demond Claiborne for a loss of 3 yards to the NCSU 12NCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Robby Ashford pass incomplete to Chris BarnesNCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Sterling Berkhalter for 26 yds to the NCSU 9 for a 1ST downNCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Micah Mays Jr. for 26 yds to the NCSU 35 for a 1ST downNCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Demond Claiborne for 5 yds to the WAKE 39NCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Robby Ashford run for 1 yd to the WAKE 34NCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Demond Claiborne run for 4 yds to the WAKE 33 for a 1ST downNCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Demond Claiborne for 6 yds to the WAKE 29NCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Demond Claiborne run for 3 yds to the WAKE 23NCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Caden Noonkester punt for 42 yds for a touchbackNCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Wesley Grimes for 1 yd to the WAKE 42NCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- CJ Bailey pass incompleteNCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Hollywood Smothers for a loss of 4 yards to the WAKE 43NCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Terrell Anderson for 30 yds to the WAKE 39 for a 1ST downNCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Hollywood Smothers run for 9 yds to the NCSU 31NCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Hollywood Smothers run for a loss of 3 yards to the NCSU 22NCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Caleb Carlson kickoff for 65 yds for a touchbackNCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Robby Ashford run for 1 yd for a TD (Connor Calvert KICK)NCSU 14 · WAKE 21
- Demond Claiborne run for 7 yds to the NCSU 1NCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Carlos Hernandez for 6 yds to the NCSU 8 for a 1ST downNCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- NC State Penalty, Defensive Offside (Sabastian Harsh) to the NCSU 14NCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- Robby Ashford pass complete to JaMario Clements for no gain to the NCSU 19NCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- Demond Claiborne run for 2 yds to the NCSU 19NCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Eni Falayi for 42 yds to the NCSU 21 for a 1ST downNCSU 14 · WAKE 14
1
- End of 1st QuarterNCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Carlos Hernandez for 7 yds to the WAKE 37 for a 1ST downNCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Demond Claiborne for 7 yds to the WAKE 30NCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- Ashford, Robby pass incomplete to Hernandez, Carlos, PENALTY WAKEFOREST holding (Kylany, Devin) 10 yards to the WAKEFOREST23, NO PLAY.NCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- Demond Claiborne run for 8 yds to the WAKE 33NCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- Charlie Birtwistle kickoff for 65 yds for a touchbackNCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- Robby Ashford pass intercepted Isaiah Shirley return for 41 yds for a TD (Kanoah Vinesett KICK)NCSU 14 · WAKE 14
- Robby Ashford pass incomplete to Sterling BerkhalterNCSU 7 · WAKE 14
- Robby Ashford run for 13 yds to the WAKE 41 for a 1ST downNCSU 7 · WAKE 14
- Demond Claiborne run for 3 yds to the WAKE 28NCSU 7 · WAKE 14
- Charlie Birtwistle kickoff for 65 yds for a touchbackNCSU 7 · WAKE 14
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Justin Joly for 5 yds for a TD (Kanoah Vinesett KICK)NCSU 7 · WAKE 14
- Timeout Wake Forest, clock 02:38NCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- Timeout NC State, clock 02:38NCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- Will Wilson run for no gain to the WAKE 5NCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- Timeout NC State, clock 03:22NCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- CJ Bailey run for 10 yds to the WAKE 5NCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Hollywood Smothers for 9 yds to the WAKE 15NCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- Bailey, CJ rush for loss of 1 yard to the WAKEFOREST15, PENALTY NCSU holding (Carter Jr., Anthony) 10 yards to the WAKEFOREST24, NO PLAY.NCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- Hollywood Smothers run for 18 yds to the WAKE 14 for a 1ST downNCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Keenan Jackson for 19 yds to the WAKE 32 for a 1ST downNCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- CJ Bailey run for 10 yds to the NCSU 49 for a 1ST downNCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- Hollywood Smothers run for 14 yds to the NCSU 39 for a 1ST downNCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- Caleb Carlson kickoff for 65 yds for a touchbackNCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- Demond Claiborne run for 1 yd for a TD (Connor Calvert KICK)NCSU 0 · WAKE 14
- Robby Ashford run for 5 yds to the NCSU 1NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Demond Claiborne run for 3 yds to the NCSU 6NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Wake Forest Penalty, False Start (Sterling Berkhalter) to the NCSU 9NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Chris Barnes for 70 yds to the NCSU 8 for a 1ST down NC State Penalty, Horse Collar Tackle (Brody Barnhardt) to the NCSU 4 for a 1ST downNCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Sterling Berkhalter for 9 yds to the WAKE 22 for a 1ST downNCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Robby Ashford pass complete to Chris Barnes for 3 yds to the WAKE 13NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Demond Claiborne run for 3 yds to the WAKE 10NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Caden Noonkester punt for 38 yds, downed at the WAKE 7NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Hollywood Smothers for a loss of 3 yards to the WAKE 45NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- CJ Bailey pass incomplete to Noah RogersNCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Hollywood Smothers run for 3 yds to the WAKE 42NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Will Wilson run for 3 yds to the WAKE 45 for a 1ST downNCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Jayden Scott run for no gain to the WAKE 48NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Justin Joly for 5 yds to the WAKE 48NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Hollywood Smothers run for 4 yds to the NCSU 47NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- CJ Bailey pass complete to Noah Rogers for 20 yds to the NCSU 43 for a 1ST downNCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- CJ Bailey pass incomplete to Noah RogersNCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Hollywood Smothers run for 3 yds to the NCSU 23NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- NC State Penalty, False Start (Jalen Grant) to the NCSU 20NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- Caleb Carlson kickoff for 44 yds , Jayden Scott return for 19 yds to the NCSU 25NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
- NC State Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (15 Yards) to the 50 yard lineNCSU 0 · WAKE 0
- Charlie Birtwistle kickoff for 63 yds , Chris Barnes return for 98 yds for a TD (Connor Calvert KICK)NCSU 0 · WAKE 7
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Lopez, Wake Forest get off to a fast offensive start in 38-16 win against Akron to open the season
Gio Lopez threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns in his Wake Forest debut, helping the Demon Deacons beat Akron 38-16 in Thursday night's opener.
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Akron Zips vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Full Highlights
Akron Zips vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Full Highlights
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Wake Forest opens Year 2 under Jake Dickert by hosting Akron on Thursday
Akron at Wake Forest, Thursday, 7 p.m. ET How to watch: ACC Network
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College football coaching carousel 2026: Who to watch for the next big job opening
After an unprecedented cycle of changes, what can we expect in 2026?
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Beau Pribula dazzles in Virginia debut as Cavaliers overwhelm NC State 34-8 in season, ACC opener
Transfer quarterback Beau Pribula dazzled in his Virginia debut as the Cavaliers dominated North Carolina State 34-8 in the season and ACC opener for both teams on Saturday.
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N.C. State vs. Virginia: Game Highlights
N.C. State vs. Virginia: Game Highlights
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Sleeper college football players who could break out in 2026 season
We dig deep for our list of sleepers who could make a major impact this fall.
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NC State visits Virginia in Week Zero to open season with ACC matchup
N.C. State at Virginia, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT How to watch: ESPN.
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CFB Player Rank: The top 100 players ahead of the 2026 season
Which players take the top spots? Ranking the top 100 ahead of the 2026 college football season.
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