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October 10, 2026 β’ Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 10, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-1) takes on NC State Wolfpack (3-2) at Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Visiting Side
Record
4-1
NC State Wolfpack
Home Side
Record
3-2
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
37%
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
VS
63%
NC State Wolfpack
Projected Score
WAK 37
-
NC 44
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- NC State Wolfpack scoring offense aligns well against Wake Forest Demon Deacons defense.
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons aerial attack exposes NC State Wolfpack secondary.
- NC State Wolfpack rushing attack has the advantage.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
STAT
NC State Wolfpack
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host NC State Wolfpack plays on familiar turf at Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Wake Forest Demon Deacons Could Win
Wake Forest Demon Deacons will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why NC State Wolfpack Could Win
NC State Wolfpack scoring offense aligns well against Wake Forest Demon Deacons defense.
Deciding Factor
Wake Forest Demon Deacons aerial attack exposes NC State Wolfpack secondary.
Game Details
Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh
Dome/Indoor β’ 69Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: WAKE -3.5 | O/U: 60.5
Team Leaders
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Leaders
Billy Johnson
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Ty Clark III
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Kobe Adeleke-Hokes
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
NC State Wolfpack Leaders
CJ Bailey
Passing Ldr β’ QB
RJ Boyd
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Amiri Acker
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (50.5%)
NC State Wolfpack (49.5%)
Total Submissions: 57 circles
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