Final
• Winston-Salem, NC
NC State extended their perfect season with a statement road win over Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, continuing their early ACC momentum.
Matchup
Recap
NC State mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Wake Forest 34-24, scoring 27 unanswered points after trailing by 10 in the second quarter. The Wolfpack's CJ Bailey connected with Justin Joly for two touchdown passes, including the game-tying score in the third quarter, before finding Keenan Jackson to take the lead early in the fourth. Despite Wake Forest's electric start with Chris Barnes' 98-yard kick return touchdown, the Demon Deacons were held scoreless for the entire second half at home.
Key Players
CHRIS BARNES
WR
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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FR
1 Kick Return Touchdowns (Individual)
98 Kick Return Long (Individual)
76 Receiving Yards
DEMOND CLAIBORNE
RB
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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SR
1 Rushing Touchdowns
8 Receptions
35 Rushing Yards
ROBBY ASHFORD
QB
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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SR
252 Passing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdowns
4 Passing Big Plays 20+ Count
ISAIAH SHIRLEY
DE
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North Carolina State Wolfpack
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SO
1 Interception Touchdowns
41 Interception Yards
1 Interceptions
HOLLYWOOD SMOTHERS
RB
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North Carolina State Wolfpack
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SO
164 Rushing Yards
6.8 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
42 Rushing Long
CJ BAILEY
QB
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North Carolina State Wolfpack
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SO
3 Passing Touchdowns
201 Passing Yards
155.6 Passer Rating
