Wake Forest at NC State

Saturday, October 2, 2004

NC State beat Wake Forest 27–⁠21 in overtime. It was their 98th meeting; after it, NC State led the series 60–⁠32–⁠5 in the games on file.

AwayWake Forest4–⁠7 in 2004
21
HomeNC State5–⁠6 in 2004
27

Final, overtime at Carter-Finley Stadium, RaleighTV: ESGPAttendance 55,600

At kickoff
76°F, overcast, haze, wind 7 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU), 12 km from the stadium, nine minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Wake Forest7707021
NC State00210627

Standouts

Player stats

Wake Forest

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Cory Randolph5/103000
Ben Mauk6/84700
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Chris Barclay2084014
Micah Andrews861242
Willie Idlette523022
Cory Randolph519011
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Nate Morton327011
Chris Barclay419014
John Tereshinski21509
Micah Andrews113013
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Marcus McGruder1221

NC State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jay Davis18/2424410
Marcus Stone3/71501
RushingCarYdsTDLong
T.A. McLendon30139212
Bobby Washington123919
Richard Washington120020
Jay Davis2202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Richard Washington773015
Tramain Hall465058
Sterling Hicks264157
T.J. Williams334015

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Wake ForestNC State
279Total yards455
82Passing yards280
202Rushing yards196
4.3Yards per pass8.4
4.8Yards per rush3.9
14First downs25
3–⁠14Third downs7–⁠15
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠1
0Turnovers1
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
14:27Possession22:13

Efficiency

Wake ForestNC State
36%Success rate46%
0.05EPA per play0.08
0.86Explosiveness0.95
0.12Rushing EPA0.05
−0.02Passing EPA0.12
17%Passing-down success36%
−0.11First-down EPA−0.18
0.00Second-down EPA−0.10
0.50Third-down EPA0.98

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

NC State 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

NC State end zoneWake Forest end zoneQ1 Wake ForestPunt, 6 playsQ1 NC StatePunt, 9 playsQ1 Wake ForestPunt, 8 playsQ1 NC StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Wake ForestPunt, 3 playsQ1 NC StateInterception, 2 playsQ1 Wake ForestTouchdown, 1 playQ1 NC StateKickoff, 1 playQ1 NC StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Wake ForestTouchdown run, 12 playsQ2 NC StateKickoff, 1 playQ2 NC StateMissed FG, 11 playsQ2 Wake ForestPunt, 4 playsQ2 NC StatePunt, 8 playsQ2 Wake ForestRush, 1 playQ3 NC StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ3 Wake ForestKickoff, 1 playQ3 Wake ForestPunt, 3 playsQ3 NC StateTouchdown run, 4 playsQ3 Wake ForestKickoff, 1 playQ3 Wake ForestPunt, 3 playsQ3 NC StateTouchdown run, 11 playsQ3 Wake ForestKickoff, 1 playQ3 Wake ForestPunt, 3 playsQ4 NC StatePunt, 4 playsQ4 Wake ForestTouchdown run, 10 playsQ4 NC StateKickoff, 1 playQ4 NC StateMissed FG, 14 playsQ4 Wake ForestPunt, 4 playsQ4 NC StateRush, 6 playsQ5 NC StateTouchdown run, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. NC State drives left to right, Wake Forest right to left.
  1. Q1 Wake ForestPunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  2. Q1 NC StatePunt, 9 plays, 31 yards
  3. Q1 Wake ForestPunt, 8 plays, 43 yards
  4. Q1 NC StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  5. Q1 Wake ForestPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  6. Q1 NC StateInterception, 2 plays, −5 yards
  7. Q1 Wake ForestTouchdown, 1 play, 15 yards
  8. Q1 NC StateKickoff, 1 play, 20 yards
  9. Q1 NC StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  10. Q1 Wake ForestTouchdown run, 12 plays, 63 yards
  11. Q2 NC StateKickoff, 1 play, 35 yards
  12. Q2 NC StateMissed FG, 11 plays, 42 yards
  13. Q2 Wake ForestPunt, 4 plays, 27 yards
  14. Q2 NC StatePunt, 8 plays, 30 yards
  15. Q2 Wake ForestRush, 1 play, −2 yards
  16. Q3 NC StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 80 yards
  17. Q3 Wake ForestKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  18. Q3 Wake ForestPunt, 3 plays, −10 yards
  19. Q3 NC StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 40 yards
  20. Q3 Wake ForestKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  21. Q3 Wake ForestPunt, 3 plays, −12 yards
  22. Q3 NC StateTouchdown run, 11 plays, 56 yards
  23. Q3 Wake ForestKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  24. Q3 Wake ForestPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  25. Q4 NC StatePunt, 4 plays, 22 yards
  26. Q4 Wake ForestTouchdown run, 10 plays, 80 yards
  27. Q4 NC StateKickoff, 1 play, 25 yards
  28. Q4 NC StateMissed FG, 14 plays, 65 yards
  29. Q4 Wake ForestPunt, 4 plays, 15 yards
  30. Q4 NC StateRush, 6 plays, −12 yards
  31. Q5 NC StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 100 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Wake Forest 7, NC State 0
Wake Forest Punt, 6 plays
14:531st & 10 at own 28Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed right side for 11 yards.
14:401st & 10 at own 39Cory Randolph (WFU) pass incomplete to the right side.
14:322nd & 10 at own 39Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for 13 yards.
14:051st & 10 at opp 48Cory Randolph (WFU) rushed left side for -2 yards.
13:252nd & 12 at the 50Cory Randolph (WFU) pass incomplete across the middle.
13:213rd & 12 at the 50Cory Randolph (WFU) pass right side complete to Nate Morton (WFU) for 10 yards.
12:354th & 2 at opp 40Punt by Ryan Plackemeier (WFU) no return by Wolfpack.
NC State Punt, 9 plays
12:301st & 10 at own 20Jay Davis (NCST) pass right side complete to Tramain Hall (NCST) for no gain.
12:232nd & 10 at own 20Jay Davis (NCST) pass left side complete to Richard Washington (NCST) for 13 yards.
11:581st & 10 at own 33Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed up the middle for -1 yards.
11:182nd & 11 at own 32T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed right side for 8 yards.
11:183rd & 3 at own 405 yard penalty on Demon Deacons.
10:591st & 10 at own 45Jay Davis (NCST) pass incomplete to the right side.
10:512nd & 10 at own 45T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 12 yards.
10:301st & 10 at opp 43T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed left side for -1 yards.
9:402nd & 11 at opp 44Jay Davis (NCST) pass incomplete to the left side.
9:373rd & 11 at opp 445 yard penalty on Wolfpack.
9:373rd & 16 at opp 49Jay Davis (NCST) pass incomplete to the right side.
9:314th & 16 at opp 49Punt by John Deraney (NCST) no return by Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest Punt, 8 plays
9:191st & 10 at own 2Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for 11 yards.
9:021st & 10 at own 14Micah Andrews (WFU) rushed up the middle for 7 yards.
8:352nd & 3 at own 21Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for 6 yards.
8:111st & 10 at own 27Willie Idlette (WFU) rushed left side for 6 yards.
8:062nd & 4 at own 33Cory Randolph (WFU) pass left side complete to Micah Andrews (WFU) for 13 yards.
7:571st & 10 at own 46Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
7:572nd & 10 at own 46Cory Randolph (WFU) pass incomplete to the right side.
7:163rd & 10 at own 45Cory Randolph (WFU) pass incomplete across the middle.
7:114th & 10 at own 45Punt by Ryan Plackemeier (WFU) no return by Wolfpack.
NC State Punt, 3 plays
7:011st & 10 at own 20T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed left side for 2 yards.
6:312nd & 8 at own 22T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
5:503rd & 7 at own 23Jay Davis (NCST) pass left side complete to Richard Washington (NCST) for 6 yards.
4:544th & 1 at own 29Punt by John Deraney (NCST) no return by Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest Punt, 3 plays
4:421st & 10 at own 26Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed right side for 1 yard.
4:082nd & 9 at own 27Cory Randolph (WFU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
3:283rd & 8 at own 28Cory Randolph (WFU) pass left side complete to Chris Barclay (WFU) for 6 yards.
3:204th & 2 at own 34Punt by Ryan Plackemeier (WFU) returned 19 yards by Tramain Hall (NCST) to the Wolfpack 20.
NC State Interception, 2 plays
3:051st & 10 at own 20T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
2:302nd & 5 at own 2510 yard penalty on Wolfpack.
2:222nd & 15 at own 15Marcus Stone (NCST) pass left side intercepted by Marcus McGruder (WFU). Returned for a 23 yard touchdown.Wake Forest 6, NC State 0
2:22Extra point by Matt Wisnosky (WFU) is good.Wake Forest 7, NC State 0
2:14Demon Deacons kickoff, touchback by Wolfpack.
NC State Punt, 3 plays
2:141st & 10 at own 20Marcus Stone (NCST) rushed up the middle for 7 yards.
1:392nd & 3 at own 27Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed right side for 1 yard.
1:003rd & 3 at own 27Marcus Stone (NCST) pass left side complete to Tramain Hall (NCST) for 1 yard.
1:004th & 2 at own 28Punt by John Deraney (NCST) returned 4 yards by Willie Idlette (WFU) to the Demon Deacons 37.
Wake Forest Touchdown run, 12 plays
0:111st & 10 at own 3710 yard penalty on Demon Deacons.
0:001st & 20 at own 27Ben Mauk (WFU) pass across the middle complete to John Tereshinski (WFU) for 9 yards.
Q2 15:002nd & 11 at own 36Start of the 2nd quarter.
Q2 15:002nd & 11 at own 36Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for 14 yards.
Q2 14:341st & 10 at the 50Ben Mauk (WFU) pass right side complete to Nate Morton (WFU) for 11 yards.
Q2 14:311st & 10 at opp 39Ben Mauk (WFU) pass right side complete to Chris Davis (WFU) for 3 yards.
Q2 14:252nd & 7 at opp 36Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for -1 yards.
Q2 13:463rd & 8 at opp 37Ben Mauk (WFU) pass right side complete to Chris Barclay (WFU) for 14 yards.
Q2 13:151st & 10 at opp 23Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
Q2 12:472nd & 8 at opp 21Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
Q2 12:473rd & 6 at opp 19Ben Mauk (WFU) rushed left side for 13 yards.
Q2 11:521st & goal at opp 6Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
Q2 11:522nd & goal at opp 2Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
Q2 10:443rd & goal at opp 2Micah Andrews (WFU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.Wake Forest 13, NC State 0
Q2 10:35Extra point by Matt Wisnosky (WFU) is good.Wake Forest 14, NC State 0
Q2 10:35Kickoff returned by John Dunlap (NCST) for 17 yards.
2nd quarter4 drives, then Wake Forest 14, NC State 0
NC State Missed FG, 11 plays
10:281st & 10 at own 35T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
9:482nd & 9 at own 36Marcus Stone (NCST) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
9:093rd & 5 at own 40Marcus Stone (NCST) rushed up the middle for 6 yards.
8:451st & 10 at own 46T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed right side for 6 yards.
8:132nd & 4 at opp 48T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
7:311st & 10 at opp 44Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
6:312nd & 5 at opp 39Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed up the middle for 9 yards.
6:311st & 10 at opp 30Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed left side for 6 yards.
6:202nd & 4 at opp 24Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
6:003rd & 3 at opp 23Wolfpack timeout; 06:00 remaining 2nd quarter
6:003rd & 3 at opp 23Marcus Stone (NCST) pass incomplete to the left side.
5:554th & 3 at opp 2341 yard field goal by John Deraney (NCST) is no good.
Wake Forest Punt, 4 plays
5:501st & 10 at own 23Willie Idlette (WFU) rushed right side for 23 yards.
5:361st & 10 at own 46Ben Mauk (WFU) pass incomplete to the right side.
5:262nd & 10 at own 46Ben Mauk (WFU) pass right side complete to Chris Barclay (WFU) for 4 yards.
4:453rd & 6 at the 50Ben Mauk (WFU) pass incomplete to the left side.
4:434th & 6 at the 50Punt by Ryan Plackemeier (WFU) no return by Wolfpack.
NC State Punt, 8 plays
4:351st & 10 at own 105 yard penalty on Wolfpack.
4:121st & 15 at own 5T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 11 yards.
3:352nd & 4 at own 16T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 9 yards.
3:101st & 10 at own 25Marcus Stone (NCST) pass incomplete to the right side.
3:072nd & 10 at own 25T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
2:273rd & 9 at own 26Marcus Stone (NCST) pass across the middle complete to Lamart Barrett (NCST) for 15 yards.
1:581st & 10 at own 41Marcus Stone (NCST) pass incomplete to the right side.
1:522nd & 10 at own 41Wolfpack timeout; 01:52 remaining 2nd quarter
1:522nd & 10 at own 41Marcus Stone (NCST) pass right side complete to Bobby Washington (NCST) for 1 yard.
1:183rd & 11 at own 40Marcus Stone (NCST) rushed up the middle for -6 yards.
1:184th & 17 at own 34Punt by John Deraney (NCST) no return by Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest Rush, 1 play
0:111st & 10 at own 21Cory Randolph (WFU) rushed up the middle for -2 yards.
3rd quarter6 drives, then NC State 21, Wake Forest 14
NC State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed right side for 11 yards.
14:521st & 10 at own 31Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed left side for 8 yards.
14:072nd & 2 at own 39Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
13:411st & 10 at own 43Jay Davis (NCST) pass right side complete to Sterling Hicks (NCST) for a 57 yard touchdown.Wake Forest 14, NC State 6
13:26Extra point by John Deraney (NCST) is good.Wake Forest 14, NC State 7
13:26Wolfpack kickoff, touchback by Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest Punt, 3 plays
13:261st & 10 at own 20Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for -5 yards.
12:552nd & 15 at own 15Cory Randolph (WFU) pass right side complete to Chris Barclay (WFU) for -5 yards.
12:153rd & 20 at own 10Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
12:154th & 16 at own 14Punt by Ryan Plackemeier (WFU) returned 7 yards by Tramain Hall (NCST) to the Demon Deacons 40.
NC State Touchdown run, 4 plays
11:201st & 10 at opp 4010 yard penalty on Wolfpack.
11:141st & 20 at the 50T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed left side for -4 yards.
10:312nd & 24 at own 46Jay Davis (NCST) pass right side complete to John Dunlap (NCST) for -3 yards.
9:413rd & 27 at own 434 yard penalty on Wolfpack.
9:413rd & 31 at own 39Jay Davis (NCST) pass across the middle complete to Tramain Hall (NCST) for 59 yards.
9:411st & goal at opp 3T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for a 3 yard touchdown.Wake Forest 14, NC State 13
9:41Extra point by John Deraney (NCST) is good.Tied at 14
8:54Wolfpack kickoff, touchback by Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest Punt, 3 plays
8:541st & 10 at own 20Willie Idlette (WFU) rushed right side for -1 yards.
8:142nd & 22 at own 8Cory Randolph (WFU) pass incomplete to the right side.
8:083rd & 22 at own 8Cory Randolph (WFU) rushed up the middle for 11 yards.
7:324th & 11 at own 19Punt by Ryan Plackemeier (WFU) returned 16 yards by Tramain Hall (NCST) to the Wolfpack 44.
NC State Touchdown run, 11 plays
7:321st & 10 at own 4410 yard penalty on Wolfpack.
7:181st & 20 at own 34Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed left side for 1 yard.
6:342nd & 9 at own 35Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed up the middle for 7 yards.
6:343rd & 2 at own 42Jay Davis (NCST) pass across the middle complete to Richard Washington (NCST) for 14 yards.
5:281st & 10 at opp 44Jay Davis (NCST) rushed left side for 2 yards.
4:482nd & 8 at opp 42Jay Davis (NCST) pass left side complete to T.J. Williams (NCST) for 15 yards.
4:341st & 10 at opp 27T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 9 yards.
4:052nd & 1 at opp 18T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
3:401st & 10 at opp 155 yard penalty on Wolfpack.
3:351st & 15 at opp 20T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed right side for 5 yards.
2:522nd & 10 at opp 14Jay Davis (NCST) pass right side complete to Richard Washington (NCST) for 9 yards.
2:293rd & 1 at opp 5T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed left side for 3 yards.
2:021st & goal at opp 2Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed left side for a 2 yard touchdown.NC State 20, Wake Forest 14
1:58Extra point by John Deraney (NCST) is good.NC State 21, Wake Forest 14
1:58Kickoff returned by Kevin Marion (WFU) for 20 yards.
Wake Forest Punt, 3 plays
1:481st & 10 at own 20Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for -2 yards.
1:192nd & 12 at own 18Cory Randolph (WFU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
0:363rd & 12 at own 18Cory Randolph (WFU) rushed up the middle for 9 yards.
Q4 15:004th & 3 at own 27Start of the 4th quarter.
Q4 15:004th & 3 at own 27Punt by Ryan Plackemeier (WFU) no return by Wolfpack.
4th quarter5 drives, then Tied at 21
NC State Punt, 4 plays
14:521st & 10 at own 29Richard Washington (NCST) rushed left side for 20 yards.
14:251st & 10 at own 49T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed right side for no gain.
14:182nd & 10 at own 49T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
13:393rd & 8 at opp 49Jay Davis (NCST) pass right side complete to Bobby Washington (NCST) for 7 yards.
12:484th & 1 at opp 42Punt by John Deraney (NCST) no return by Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest Touchdown run, 10 plays
12:401st & 10 at own 20Micah Andrews (WFU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
12:062nd & 6 at own 24Micah Andrews (WFU) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
11:303rd & 1 at own 29Micah Andrews (WFU) rushed up the middle for 42 yards.
11:211st & 10 at opp 29Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for 8 yards.
10:442nd & 2 at opp 21Ben Mauk (WFU) rushed up the middle for 8 yards.
10:361st & 10 at opp 13Willie Idlette (WFU) rushed left side for 8 yards.
10:312nd & 2 at opp 5Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
10:201st & goal at opp 2Micah Andrews (WFU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
9:442nd & goal at opp 1Micah Andrews (WFU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
9:153rd & goal at opp 1Micah Andrews (WFU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.NC State 21, Wake Forest 20
9:08Extra point by Matt Wisnosky (WFU) is good.Tied at 21
9:08Kickoff returned by Marcus Hudson (NCST) for 25 yards.
NC State Missed FG, 14 plays
8:581st & 10 at own 25Jay Davis (NCST) pass right side complete to Richard Washington (NCST) for 15 yards.
8:401st & 10 at own 40T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed right side for 6 yards.
8:032nd & 4 at own 46T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed left side for 5 yards.
7:451st & 10 at opp 49Jay Davis (NCST) pass incomplete to the left side.
7:362nd & 10 at opp 49Jay Davis (NCST) pass left side complete to Sterling Hicks (NCST) for 6 yards.
7:003rd & 4 at opp 43Jay Davis (NCST) pass across the middle complete to T.J. Williams (NCST) for 4 yards.
6:111st & 10 at opp 39T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
5:312nd & 6 at opp 35Jay Davis (NCST) pass left side complete to Tramain Hall (NCST) for 6 yards.
5:181st & 10 at opp 29T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
4:332nd & 8 at opp 27Jay Davis (NCST) pass left side complete to T.J. Williams (NCST) for 14 yards.
4:261st & 10 at opp 13T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed right side for 6 yards.
3:442nd & 4 at opp 7Bobby Washington (NCST) rushed up the middle for -3 yards.
3:033rd & 7 at opp 10Jay Davis (NCST) pass incomplete to the right side.
2:554th & 7 at opp 1027 yard field goal by John Deraney (NCST) is no good.
Wake Forest Punt, 4 plays
2:521st & 10 at own 10Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed left side for 10 yards.
2:351st & 10 at own 305 yard penalty on Demon Deacons.
2:331st & 15 at own 25Ben Mauk (WFU) pass across the middle complete to Nate Morton (WFU) for 6 yards.
1:452nd & 9 at own 31Chris Barclay (WFU) rushed up the middle for -1 yards.
1:153rd & 10 at own 30Ben Mauk (WFU) rushed up the middle for -5 yards.
1:024th & 15 at own 25Wolfpack timeout; 01:02 remaining 4th quarter
1:024th & 15 at own 25Punt by Ryan Plackemeier (WFU) returned 7 yards by Tramain Hall (NCST) to the Wolfpack 39.
NC State Rush, 6 plays
1:021st & 10 at own 3910 yard penalty on Wolfpack.
0:531st & 10 at own 29Jay Davis (NCST) rushed up the middle for -1 yards.
0:442nd & 11 at own 28Wolfpack timeout; 00:44 remaining 4th quarter
0:442nd & 11 at own 28Jay Davis (NCST) pass right side complete to Richard Washington (NCST) for 7 yards.
0:213rd & 4 at own 35Jay Davis (NCST) pass right side complete to Richard Washington (NCST) for 5 yards.
0:191st & 10 at own 40Jay Davis (NCST) pass incomplete across the middle.
0:152nd & 10 at own 40Jay Davis (NCST) pass left side complete to T.A. McLendon (NCST) for 5 yards.
0:053rd & 5 at own 45Wolfpack timeout; 00:05 remaining 4th quarter
0:053rd & 5 at own 455 yard penalty on Wolfpack.
0:053rd & 10 at own 40Marcus Stone (NCST) rushed up the middle for -1 yards.
Overtime1 drive, then NC State 27, Wake Forest 21
NC State Touchdown run, 4 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 10 yards.
1st & 10 at opp 15T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
2nd & 5 at opp 10T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed right side for 1 yard.
3rd & 4 at opp 9T.A. McLendon (NCST) rushed up the middle for a 9 yard touchdown.NC State 27, Wake Forest 21

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Officially, NC State leads 70–⁠44–⁠6; as played, 70–⁠44–⁠5 in the 119 games on file; the official count covers all 120 meetings, counting the 22 since this game.

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