ACC unbeatens meet when Wake Forest hosts NC State under the lights Thursday night.
Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey is off to a scorching start for the Wolfpack, having thrown for a total of 518 yards across the first two games. Bailey and running back Hollywood Smothers helped rally NC State out of a 10-point hole in last week's thrilling victory over Virginia.
The Demon Deacons looked more like themselves in a 32-point drubbing of Western Carolina on Saturday on the heels of a one-point victory in Week 1 over Kennesaw State. Senior running back Demond Claiborne keyed the bounce-back effort, running for 193 yards and three touchdowns on just 10 carries.
The series between the in-state foes dates back to 1895. Wake Forest took last year's matchup with a 34-30 victory in Raleigh, snapping a two-game head-to-head losing streak.
Here's everything you need to know about watching Wake Forest vs. NC State, including TV and live stream information for Thursday's game.
Wake Forest vs. NC State channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Wake Forest vs. NC State will air nationally on ESPN with Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst) and Harry Lyles Jr. (reporter) on the call.
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Wake Forest vs. NC State start time
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 11
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Kickoff of Wake Forest vs. NC State is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 11.
The game will be played at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Wake Forest vs. NC State radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Wake Forest vs. NC State live with SiriusXM on channel 84 (Wake Forest broadcast) and channel 193 (NC State broadcast).
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Wake Forest 2025 schedule
Here's how the Demon Deacons' upcoming schedule shapes out.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 11 | vs NC State | 7:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 27 | vs Georgia Tech | TBD |
| Oct. 4 | at Virginia Tech | TBD |
| Oct. 11 | at Oregon State | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | vs SMU | TBD |
NC State 2025 schedule
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Wolfpack.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 11 | at Wake Forest | 7:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 20 | at Duke | 4 p.m. |
| Sept. 27 | vs Virginia Tech | TBD |
| Oct. 4 | vs Campbell | TBD |
| Oct. 11 | at Notre Dame | 3:30 p.m. |