NC State Wolfpack 26–6 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2023

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 26–6 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: NC State Wolfpack 26, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 6.

Game summary

NC State Wolfpack rolled past Wake Forest Demon Deacons 26–6 in Week 11 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
Passing leader: M.Kern (Wake Forest) — 136.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +1.00 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: intended — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: NC State (+0.076/play) vs Wake Forest (-0.169/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
NC State Wolfpack	6	12	0	3	26
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	0	0	0	6	6

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NCSUNC State Wolfpack

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NC State
Q1TD
WCWF. Catch made by J.Gray at WF 20. Gain of 20 yards. J.Gray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
B.Armstrong pass to WF. Catch made by J.Gray at WF 20. Gain of 20 yards. J.Gray for a touchdown (20 yards)
NC State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Rushing touchdown
NC State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Rushing touchdown
Wake Forest
Q4TD
.C. Catch made by D.Alexander at 19. Gain of 19 yards. D.Alexander
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
M.Kern pass to . Catch made by D.Alexander at 19. Gain of 19 yards. D.Alexander for a touchdown (19 yards)
NC State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-6
Field goal is good

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

M.Kern (Wake Forest) — 136.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.00 EPA/play +14.01 EPA
B.Armstrong (NC State) — 111.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.63 EPA/play +7.55 EPA
M.Griffis (Wake Forest) — 8.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.04 EPA

Receiving

intended (Wake Forest) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.01 EPA
intended (NC State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.06 EPA
WF. Catch made by D.Collins at WF 42. Gain of 28 yards. Tackled by C.Garnes at WF 14. (NC State) — 1 rec · 28.0 yds +1.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
M.Kern	Wake Forest	14	85.7%	136	1	+1.00	+14.01
B.Armstrong	NC State	12	91.7%	111	1	+0.63	+7.55
M.Griffis	Wake Forest	1	100.0%	8	0	-0.04	-0.04
steps back to pass. M.Griffis	Wake Forest	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.13	-1.13
teps back to pass. B.Armstrong	NC State	5	0.0%	0	0	-1.06	-5.33
ern steps back to pass. M.Kern	Wake Forest	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.99	-9.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NC State	Wake Forest
Plays	65	42
EPA / play	+0.076	-0.169
Total EPA	+4.97	-6.91
Success rate	40.0%	28.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.089	-0.053
Rush EPA / play	+0.150	-0.418
Yards	386	160

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	NC State	7	46	+1.99	Ended
Q1	Wake Forest	3	5	-2.22	Punt
Q1	NC State	8	98	+4.56	Pass TD
Q1	Wake Forest	3	1	-3.34	Punt
Q2	NC State	3	23	-0.91	Ended
Q2	Wake Forest	7	15	-1.44	Missed FG
Q2	NC State	2	13	-0.76	Ended
Q2	Wake Forest	4	16	-1.28	Punt
Q2	NC State	3	8	-1.62	Punt
Q2	Wake Forest	3	5	-1.91	Punt
Q2	NC State	13	82	+3.96	Rush TD
Q3	Wake Forest	3	7	-1.87	Punt
Q3	NC State	7	37	-0.54	Missed FG
Q3	Wake Forest	3	16	+2.09	Ended
Q3	NC State	11	24	-1.98	Missed FG
Q4	NC State	9	45	+1.63	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · M.Kern pass intercepted (-5.92 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · M.Kern pass to . Catch made by D.Alexander at 19. Gain of 19 yards. D.Alexander for a touchdown (19 yards) (+5.72 EPA)
Q1 · NC State Wolfpack · Rush (1st & 10) (+4.56 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Kickoff (+3.33 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · M.Kern pass to WF. Catch made by J.Ellison at WF 22. Gain of 18 yards. Tackled by P.Wilson at WF 40. for 18 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.32 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · Rush (3rd & 2) (+3.23 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · M.Kern pass to WF. Catch made by T.Carney at WF 49. Gain of 13 yards. Tackled by C.Fordham at 38. for 13 yards (4th & 1) (+3.21 EPA)
Q1 · NC State Wolfpack · B.Armstrong pass to WF. Catch made by J.Gray at WF 20. Gain of 20 yards. J.Gray for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (26–6) in Week 11.
Passing edge: M.Kern (Wake Forest) — 136.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: NC State at 0.076 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of NC State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

NC State Wolfpack 26, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 6 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won NC State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 26–6.

Where can I find the NC State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525551.

Who led NC State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons in passing?

M.Kern (Wake Forest) led passers with 136.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for NC State Wolfpack at Wake Forest Demon Deacons in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.