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Football Frenzy at Allegacy Stadium: Wake Forest Hosts North Carolina State

As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to host the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent setbacks. The Demon Deacons have had a challenging season, with a record that reflects more losses than wins. However, their performance has shown moments of promise that could be harnessed to turn the tide in upcoming games.


Nov 13, 2021; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Justice Ellison (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first half at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against Duke's Blue Devils, the Demon Deacons displayed a strong offensive game with 400 total yards and an impressive passing completion rate of 84 percent. Despite this, they fell short by just three points in a 24-21 loss. Their rushing game was also notable with three touchdowns and an average gain per play of over six yards.


The previous home game for Wake Forest saw them scoring 16 points against Florida State's Seminoles. Although they managed a perfect red zone percentage with three successes out of three attempts, it wasn't enough to secure victory as they were outscored by Florida State's potent offense.


Looking further back at another home game versus Pittsburgh's Panthers, the Demon Deacons secured a win with 21 points over Pittsburgh’s 17. This victory showcased their ability to capitalize on red zone opportunities and maintain possession time effectively.


As we approach this pivotal matchup on November 11th at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC, fans should expect the Demon Deacons to leverage their home-field advantage and focus on executing plays that have previously led them to success – particularly in terms of passing accuracy and red zone efficiency.


The team will need all components working together – offense taking advantage of scoring opportunities when presented and defense holding strong against North Carolina State’s advances – if they hope to improve upon their current standing.


Fans can catch all the action live on The CW network at 7:00 PM local time as Wake Forest looks for redemption on their home turf against North Carolina State Wolfpack.

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