Total Yards
Wake Forest163
NC State379
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NC State at Wake Forest
Nov 11, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 11
Away
NC State
ACC
Final Score
26 - 6
NSWF
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Wake Forest
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wake Forest156
NC State111
Rushing Yards
Wake Forest7
NC State268
Turnovers
Wake Forest2
NC State1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature58°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
32%
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 Forest19:44
NC State40:16
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
NC State beats Wake Forest 26-6
NC State defeated Wake Forest 26-6 in Week 11 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 379-163 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
NC State set the terms early in a game that finished 26-6. B.Armstrong pass complete to WF 20. Catch made by J.Gray at WF 20. Gain of 20 yards. J.Gray for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
NC State's box score carried the story: 379 total yards, 268 rushing yards, and 111 passing yards. Wake Forest finished with 163 total yards, including 7 on the ground and 156 through the air.
NC State converted 5-14 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, NC State led 21-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was B.Armstrong pass complete to WF 20. Catch made by J.Gray at WF 20. Gain of 20 yards. J.Gray for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
B.Armstrong pass complete to WF 20. Catch made by J.Gray at WF 20. Gain of 20 yards. J.Gray for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (NC State led 7-0 over Wake Forest).
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B.Narveson extra point is good. (NC State led 7-0 over Wake Forest).
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B.Narveson extra point is good. (NC State led 14-0 over Wake Forest).
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B.Narveson extra point is good. (NC State led 21-0 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
D.Mimms rushed to WF End Zone for 1 yards. D.Mimms for 1 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane and the play was upheld. (NC State led 21-0 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
B.Armstrong rushed to WF End Zone for 1 yards. B.Armstrong for 1 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (NC State led 14-0 over Wake Forest).
Stat Callouts
Final score
26-6
NC State defeated Wake Forest.
Total yards
379-163
NC State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
268
NC State averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
111
NC State averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
NC State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-12
Wake Forest's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wake Forest | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 163 | 379 |
| Passing Yards | 156 | 111 |
| Rushing Yards | 7 | 268 |
| First Downs | 8 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-12 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-29 | 12-17 |
| Rushing Attempts | 18 | 50 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 0 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 19:44 | 40:16 |