NC State Wolfpack 34–24 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 34–24 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: NC State Wolfpack 34, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 24.

Game summary

NC State Wolfpack beat Wake Forest Demon Deacons 34–24 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: CJ Bailey (NC State) — 179.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.25 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Hollywood Smothers — 163.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Demond Claiborne — 8 rec, 33.0 yds.
EPA edge: NC State (+0.024/play) vs Wake Forest (-0.175/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
NC State Wolfpack	6	3	6	9	34
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	18	9	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

NCSUNC State Wolfpack

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 21

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Wake Forest
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Kickoff
Wake Forest
Q1TD
DCDemond Claiborne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Demond Claiborne rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
NC State
Q1TD
JJJustin Joly
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
CJ Bailey pass to Justin Joly for a touchdown (5 yards)
Wake Forest
Q1TD
RARobby Ashford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Robby Ashford — Interception returned for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q2TD
RARobby Ashford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Robby Ashford rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
6-27
Field goal good from 28 yards
NC State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
9-27
Field goal good from 24 yards
NC State
Q3TD
JJJustin Joly
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
CJ Bailey pass to Justin Joly for a touchdown (4 yards)
NC State
Q4TD
KJKeenan Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
CJ Bailey pass to Keenan Jackson for a touchdown (12 yards)
NC State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
24-27
Field goal good from 38 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

CJ Bailey (NC State) — 179.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +8.24 EPA
Robby Ashford (Wake Forest) — 295.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -10.28 EPA

Rushing

Hollywood Smothers (NC State) — 163.0 yds -0.04 EPA
Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
Robby Ashford (Wake Forest) — 27.0 yds · 1 TD +0.08 EPA

Receiving

Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) — 8 rec · 33.0 yds -0.09 EPA
Noah Rogers (NC State) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +1.23 EPA
Carlos Hernandez (Wake Forest) — 3 rec · 23.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
CJ Bailey	NC State	33	69.7%	179	3	+0.25	+8.24
Robby Ashford	Wake Forest	36	58.3%	295	0	-0.28	-10.28

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NC State	Wake Forest
Plays	76	57
EPA / play	+0.024	-0.175
Total EPA	+1.81	-9.97
Success rate	40.8%	29.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.250	-0.285
Rush EPA / play	-0.150	+0.015
Yards	391	360

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Wake Forest	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	NC State	10	35	-0.30	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	7	98	+8.11	Rush TD
Q1	NC State	8	85	+7.73	Pass TD
Q1	Wake Forest	4	57	-8.62	Touchdown
Q1	Wake Forest	9	80	+7.37	Rush TD
Q2	NC State	6	33	-0.94	Punt
Q2	Wake Forest	10	69	+1.33	Field goal
Q2	NC State	10	68	+1.09	Field goal
Q2	Wake Forest	3	8	-0.39	Punt
Q2	NC State	1	8	0.00	Ended
Q3	NC State	5	15	-1.94	Punt
Q3	Wake Forest	3	14	-1.24	Punt
Q3	NC State	8	55	+4.92	Pass TD
Q3	Wake Forest	3	3	-2.92	Punt
Q3	NC State	7	3	-3.76	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Robby Ashford — Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.11 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Kickoff (+6.16 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Robby Ashford pass to Chris Barnes for 74 yards (1st & 10) (+4.77 EPA)
Q1 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Justin Joly for a touchdown (5 yards) (+4.51 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Robby Ashford pass intercepted (-4.03 EPA)
Q1 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Noah Rogers for 20 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.99 EPA)
Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey sacked for a loss of 22 yards (3rd & 10) (-3.86 EPA)
Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Keenan Jackson for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (34–24) in Week 3.
Passing edge: CJ Bailey (NC State) — 179.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: NC State at 0.024 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 34, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 24 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won NC State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 34–24.

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=401754531.

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

CJ Bailey (NC State) led passers with 179.0 yards and 3 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.