Total Yards
Wake Forest334
NC State502
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NC State at Wake Forest
Nov 19, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 12
Away
NC State
ACC
Final Score
24 - 30
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Wake Forest
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wake Forest247
NC State327
Rushing Yards
Wake Forest87
NC State175
Turnovers
Wake Forest1
NC State3
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind13 mph S
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Wake Forest vs NC State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wake Forest18:53
NC State41:07
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Wake Forest holds off NC State 30-24
Wake Forest defeated NC State 30-24 in Week 12 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 334-502 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Wake Forest set the terms early in a game that finished 30-24. Matt Colburn run for 11 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Wake Forest's box score carried the story: 334 total yards, 87 rushing yards, and 247 passing yards. NC State finished with 502 total yards, including 175 on the ground and 327 through the air.
Wake Forest converted 3-11 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Wake Forest led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Mike Weaver 36 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Matt Colburn run for 11 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-0 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
John Wolford pass complete to Tabari Hines for 21 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Wake Forest led 14-7 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaylen Samuels run for 11 yds for a TD, (Kyle Bambard KICK) (NC State led 7-7 over Wake Forest).
Passing Touchdown
John Wolford pass complete to Tabari Hines for 7 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Wake Forest led 21-14 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
Reggie Gallaspy II run for 1 yd for a TD, (Kyle Bambard KICK) (NC State led 14-14 over Wake Forest).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Finley pass complete to Emeka Emezie for 20 yds for a TD, (Kyle Bambard KICK) (NC State led 21-21 over Wake Forest).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-24
Wake Forest defeated NC State.
Total yards
334-502
Wake Forest held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
87
Wake Forest averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
247
Wake Forest averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Wake Forest's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
14-23
NC State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wake Forest | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 334 | 502 |
| Passing Yards | 247 | 327 |
| Rushing Yards | 87 | 175 |
| First Downs | 18 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 14-23 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 5-64 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-28 | 34-52 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 18:53 | 41:07 |