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NC State Faces Wake Forest Challenge
NC State aims to secure win against Wake Forest to set season direction.
In brief
NC State aims to secure win against Wake Forest to set season direction. NC State seeks victory over Wake Forest to determine season trajectory after overcoming Louisville. Originally reported by North Carolina State Wolfpack On SI.
Wolfpack's Season Balance
NC State's season hung in the balance before their dramatic 31-28 victory over Louisville last weekend.
Dyson's Game-Saver
Harvey Dyson's well-timed hustle play stripped the ball from Louisville's running back to preserve victory.
Coach Doeren's Praise
Doeren called Dyson 'a guy that just won’t let the team lose' with an 'unbelievable play' by the defensive edge player.
“[Dyson] played like a guy that just won’t let the team lose”
Wake Forest's Strength
Wake Forest enters as 4-1 with a 2-game conference win streak and a defense allowing only 3 points last week.
Gio Lopez's Impact
Gio Lopez, a dual-threat quarterback who transferred from UNC, has thrown for 1,377 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Lopez's Versatility
Lopez has gained 192 rushing yards with 5 touchdowns and accounted for five touchdowns against Stanford.
Defensive Tackling Issues
NC State missed 23 tackles against Louisville, more than in four games combined, leading to explosive plays.
Tackling Fix Required
Doeren stated NC State must clean up tackling issues to win against Wake Forest.
Season Direction
A win against Wake Forest would set the direction for the rest of NC State's season after tight games with Wake.
The big picture
NC State seeks victory over Wake Forest to determine season trajectory after overcoming Louisville.
