Wake Forest Blasts NC State, 38-14
In case you have not noticed, and many of you have not, Wake Forest is for real. The Demon Deacons used a huge second half to overwhelm North Carolina State 38-14 in Raleigh on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Wake Forest Blasts NC State, 38-14 A Slow-ish Start The first half saw a real lack of …
On a rainy Saturday afternoon, Wake Forest upset North Carolina State 38-14 at the Wolfpack's home stadium. The Demon Deacons had a slow start in the first half, but a different team emerged in the second half. Wake Forest outgained NC State 277 to 60 in total yards over the final two quarters. Receiver Jack Foley had a standout performance with six catches for 108 yards in the third quarter.
The win marks Wake Forest's fifth overall and third in ACC play. NC State had won the last four matchups, but Wake Forest proved to be the stronger team this time around. Quarterback Gio Lopez led an 11-play, 73-yard touchdown drive, extending Wake Forest's lead to 17-14. He also had a rushing touchdown and connected with wide-open Matthew Lusardi for a 52-yard touchdown pass.
The final scoring play came on the ground, with a 66-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown. Wake Forest's quarterback was praised for his exceptional performance, and head coach Jake Dickert credited his coaching staff for making crucial adjustments during halftime. Wake Forest's win extends their three-game winning streak and sends them to Berkeley next week for a game against Cal.
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