NC State Wolfpack vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2025 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated NC State Wolfpack 45–33 in Week 4, 2025. Final score: NC State Wolfpack 33, Duke Blue Devils 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
NC State Wolfpack	6	12	6	6	33
Duke Blue Devils	6	12	12	9	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Darian Mensah (Duke) — 257.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +16.18 EPA
• CJ Bailey (NC State) — 406.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +10.08 EPA

Rushing

• Hollywood Smothers (NC State) — 123.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Nate Sheppard (Duke) — 61.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Anderson Castle (Duke) — 92.0 yds · 3 TD +0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Justin Joly (NC State) — 5 rec · 63.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Terrell Anderson (NC State) — 6 rec · 166.0 yds +2.39 EPA
• Cooper Barkate (Duke) — 3 rec · 65.0 yds +0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Darian Mensah	Duke	31	61.3%	257	3	+0.52	+16.18
CJ Bailey	NC State	40	70.0%	406	2	+0.25	+10.08

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NC State	Duke
Plays	72	63
EPA / play	+0.120	+0.254
Total EPA	+8.63	+16.01
Success rate	47.2%	46.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.252	+0.522
Rush EPA / play	-0.045	-0.005
Yards	583	418

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	NC State	3	74	+6.07	Pass TD
Q1	Duke	10	65	+5.41	Rush TD
Q1	NC State	2	2	-4.35	Interception
Q1	Duke	3	-2	-3.81	Punt
Q1	NC State	16	114	+9.69	Pass TD
Q2	Duke	6	12	-3.33	Punt
Q2	NC State	8	44	+2.42	Rush TD
Q2	Duke	10	72	+6.33	Pass TD
Q2	NC State	6	118	-4.65	Interception
Q2	Duke	2	2	+1.65	Rush TD
Q2	NC State	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Duke	4	75	+6.10	Pass TD
Q3	NC State	4	75	+6.65	Rush TD
Q3	Duke	8	75	+5.93	Pass TD
Q3	NC State	5	42	-1.16	Ended
Q3	Duke	3	4	-2.18	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Terrell Anderson for a touchdown (75 yards) (+8.27 EPA)
2. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Anderson Castle rushes 66 yards for a touchdown (+5.8 EPA)
3. Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · Fumble (-5.49 EPA)
4. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Cooper Barkate for a touchdown (37 yards) (+5.46 EPA)
5. Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass intercepted (-5.14 EPA)
6. Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Terrell Anderson for 26 yards (3rd & 15) (+4.37 EPA)
7. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Jeremiah Hasley for 21 yards (4th & 4) (+4.28 EPA)
8. Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · Hollywood Smothers rushes 51 yards for a touchdown (+4.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (45–33) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Darian Mensah (Duke) — 257.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Duke at 0.254 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 Duke Blue Devils?

NC State Wolfpack 33, Duke Blue Devils 45 in Week 4 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won NC State Wolfpack vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 33–45.

Where can I find the NC State Wolfpack vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754538.

Who led NC State Wolfpack vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Darian Mensah (Duke) led passers with 257.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for NC State Wolfpack at Duke Blue Devils in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.