Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, 10/10/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC

TV: CW

Odds/Point Spread: Wolfpack (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-1) are traveling to Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026 where they will try to defeat the NC State Wolfpack (3-2). Wake Forest opens as 3.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 59.5.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons head into this game 4-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Demon Deacons played the Stanford Cardinal and took home the win by a score of 57-3. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons ran the football 37 times and had 197 yds, which is an average of 5.3 yards per tote. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 67 plays which converted into 519 yards. Wake Forest surrendered 21 completions on 33 tries for a total of 148 yds, and a completion percentage of 63.6%. When it came to stopping the run, the Demon Deacons gave up 49 yds on 34 attempts, which calculates to 1.4 yds per run allowed.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 36.6 points per game. As a unit they maintain an average of 157.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 72nd in D-1. The Demon Deacons have racked up 2,225 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Wake Forest has earned 10 passing touchdowns and 12 touchdowns via the ground. Wake Forest has accumulated 111 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 46 infractions for 424 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 times.

The Demon Deacons rank 65th in D-1 concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 23.0 points per contest. The opposition is running for 3.1 yards per tote and 111.4 rushing yards per contest for the year. During the season, they have allowed 557 rushing yards through 5 outings. Regarding yards via the pass, the Demon Deacons have allowed 1,177 yds which ranks them 106th in the nation. They have conceded 235.4 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 77.5%. Overall, they are allowing 346.8 yards per game ranking them 66th in the nation. They have allowed 7 touchdowns through the air and 6 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Wolfpack head into this matchup 3-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Wolfpack walked away with a victory by a final of 31-28 when they faced the Louisville Cardinals. NC State ran for 2.8 yds per carry, finishing with 120 yds on 43 attempts. The Wolfpack finished the contest with a total of 493 yds while running 84 plays (5.9 yards per play). The Wolfpack pass defense gave up a completion rate of 70.0%, relinquishing 254 yds on 21 for 30 passing. NC State conceded 25 attempts on the ground for 231 yards (9.2 yds per rush).

When discussing their ability to score points, the Wolfpack are sitting 34th in Division 1 averaging 36.8 points per game. The NC State Wolfpack maintain an average of 460.0 yards/game, which is good for 33rd in Division 1. The NC State offense has racked up 256 penalty yards on 27 infractions, which ranks 98th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 4 interceptions while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have obtained 118 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Wolfpack have racked up 1,304 passing yards not to mention an average of 260.8 passing yards per game, putting them at 43rd in the country. They are averaging 199.2 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 996 yards overall.

NC State has allowed the opposition a total of 717 rushing yards (143.4 yards/game) as well as 7 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. They have allowed the opposition 9 touchdowns via the pass as well as 215.8 yards per game, ranking them 81st in the nation. This year, they have relinquished 128 total points. They have earned 5 fumbles and 3 interceptions on the season. The Wolfpack defense has been on the field for 291 plays, which ranks 42nd in D-1. The Wolfpack are allowing 25.6 points per contest, which has them 90th in college football.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Wolfpack +3.5

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