NC State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction, 9/11/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NC State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Location: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Demon Deacons (+7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The NC State Wolfpack (2-0) are on their way to Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Thursday, September 11, 2025 where they will meet the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0). NC State opens this contest as 7.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is set at 53.5.

The NC State Wolfpack head into this game 2-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Wolfpack took the field against the Virginia Cavaliers and notched a win by a score of 35-31. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Wolfpack gave up 257 yds on 32 tries, which averages out to 8.0 yds per rush surrendered. NC State allowed 30 pass completions on 43 tries for a total of 257 yds, and a completion rate of 69.8%. In all, they ran 58 plays for 416 yards. The NC State Wolfpack ended up rushing 35 times and accounted for 216 yds, which earned them an average of 6.2 yards per carry.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the NC State Wolfpack have an average of 29.5 points per outing. As a unit they average 160.5 yards rushing giving them a rank of 72nd in Division 1. The Wolfpack have attained 839 yards in total for the season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, NC State has compiled 2 touchdowns via the pass and 6 rushing touchdowns. NC State has accrued 43 first downs, and they have been called for 8 penalties for 78 yds. They have surrendered the football 1 time.

When talking about yards through the air, the Wolfpack are conceding 640 yds which has them sitting in 129th in Division 1. They are allowing 320.0 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 69.3%. For the year, they are allowing 463.5 yards/contest which has them sitting 124th in the country. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 4 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for an average of 4.7 yards per rush on the ground and 143.5 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 287 yards via the ground game in 2 games. The Wolfpack sit in 89th in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 24.0 points per game.

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The Demon Deacons step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this season. For their last game, the Demon Deacons got the win with a final of 42-10 when they faced the Western Carolina Catamounts. Wake Forest allowed 33 running attempts for 34 yards (1.0 yards per rush). The Demon Deacons pass defense allowed a completion rate of 60.5%, surrendering 204 yds on 26 for 43 passing. The Demon Deacons finished the contest with a total of 542 yards on 57 plays (9.5 yards per play). Wake Forest rushed for 8.8 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 273 yards on 31 carries.

In terms of their scoring prowess, the Demon Deacons are sitting 82nd in the nation holding an average of 26.0 PPG. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 445.0 yards per outing, which ranks them 41st in Division 1. The Wake Forest offense has 97 yds of penalties on 11 violations, which is 79th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 1 interception while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 41 first downs. For the season thus far, the Demon Deacons currently have a total of 487 yards via the pass together with an average of 243.5 passing yards per game, ranking them 55th in D-1. They average 201.5 yards per game via the rush and have run for 403 yards for this season.

The Demon Deacons are giving up 9.5 PPG, which puts them 22nd in the country. Wake Forest has yielded a total of 192 yards rushing (96.0 yards per contest) in addition to 2 touchdowns on the ground for the year. They have conceded 0 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 176.5 yards/outing, which has them in 53rd in Division 1. The Demon Deacons defense has participated in 152 plays, ranking them 126th in Division 1. They have totaled 1 fumble recovery and 1 pick this season.

Who will win tonight's Wolfpack/Demon Deacons college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Wolfpack -7.0

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