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North Carolina State Wolfpack Narrowly Outscored at Truist Field by Wake Forest Demon Deacons in College Football Showdown

The North Carolina State Wolfpack, with a 9-3 record, faced off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, who held an 11-3 record. The game concluded with a close score of 42-45 in favor of the home team.


Nov 13, 2021; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman (10) is hit as he throws a pass against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first half at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

In a hard-fought battle at Truist Field, the North Carolina State Wolfpack displayed remarkable offensive capabilities but ultimately fell short against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Wolfpack's passing game was particularly notable as they amassed 408 yards through the air and scored four touchdowns. Their quarterback achieved an impressive passer rating of 136 while completing over 62 percent of his passes, including a long bomb of 54 yards that kept fans on their toes.


Despite two interceptions thrown by the Wolfpack's quarterback, their defense managed to counterbalance this by picking off three passes from their opponents. The defensive line also contributed significantly to keeping pressure on the Demon Deacons' offense with three sacks and five tackles for loss.


Nov 13, 2021; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman (10) is tackled by North Carolina State Wolfpack cornerback Chris Ingram (7) during the second half at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams played a pivotal role in this encounter as well; notably, one kickoff return went for an electrifying distance of 100 yards straight into the end zone. This was part of an overall strong performance from special teams which saw them average over 52 yards per kick return.


Penalties were another aspect where North Carolina State struggled; they incurred fourteen penalties totaling up to an overwhelming 119 penalty yards which proved detrimental in such a close contest.


Nov 13, 2021; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack cornerback Derrek Pitts Jr. (24) tackles Wake Forest Demon Deacons wide receiver A.T. Perry (9) during the second half at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

On field goals attempts, North Carolina State managed to convert two out of three attempts with their longest successful kick being from 46 yards out. Their red zone efficiency stood at seventy-five percent success rate while they converted all opportunities when it came down to fourth-down situations.


As for rushing efforts, although not as dominant as their passing game, they still managed seventy-four rushing yards and secured seven first downs on ground plays. However no touchdowns were added via rushes throughout this intense game.


The upcoming home game for the North Carolina State Wolfpack will be against Syracuse Orange at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium located in Raleigh NC on November twenty-first at four PM Eastern Time. Fans eager to support can tune into ACC Network available on satellite channel six hundred twelve to catch all live action from this anticipated college football event.

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