# NC State Struggles Against Stanford

> NC State's injury-plagued defense fails against Stanford in 3-4 loss.
- Title: NC State Struggles Against Stanford | Shortify
- Summary: NC State's injury-plagued defense fails against Stanford in 3-4 loss. NC State's defense failed against Stanford despite a 3-4 record, jeopardizing bowl…
- Keywords: nc state, stanford, wolfpack, college football, dave doeren, caden high, micah ford, cj bailey, bowl eligibility, sports, State, Struggles
- Source: North Carolina State Wolfpack On SI — https://si.com/college/ncstate/football/nc-state-struggles-against-stanford
- Published: 2026-10-24T20:16:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nc state, stanford, wolfpack, college football, dave doeren, caden high, micah ford, cj bailey, bowl eligibility, sports
## NC State's Week 6 loss
NC State lost 38-14 to Wake Forest in Week 6.
## Stanford's 3-4 record
Stanford is a 3-4 team with a strong home advantage.
## Poor coaching and execution
NC State's coaching and execution were poor on both sides of the ball.
## Stanford's control
Stanford controlled the game from kickoff to final whistle.
## Head coach Dave Doeren
Doeren blamed his defense for poor pass coverage.
## Caden High's performance
Caden High caught 9 passes for 103 yards and 1 touchdown.
## Micah Ford's impact
Micah Ford rushed for 150 yards, second straight week.
## Injuries on offense
NC State's offense struggled with key injuries.
## Davion Gause and Desinor
Davion Gause had 100 yards, Desinor scored a 58-yard touchdown.
## CJ Bailey's performance
CJ Bailey passed for 256 yards and 2 touchdowns.
## Bowl eligibility at risk
NC State's bowl eligibility is now in jeopardy.
## Fan base disappointment
Fans are disappointed with NC State's season performance.
## Key takeaway

NC State's defense failed against Stanford despite a 3-4 record, jeopardizing bowl eligibility.