NC State Friday 5: Bold predictions ahead of Wake Forest matchup

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CJ Bailey (2) — Sep 28, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarter back CJ Bailey (16) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Northern Illinois Huskies in the first quarter at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

NC State and Wake Forest are set to meet for the 118th time this weekend at Carter-Finley Stadium, the middle game of a three-game homestand for the Wolfpack. While the Pack is set to square off with the Demon Deacons, here are five bold predictions for the game. We will check on how they did ahead of next weekend’s home date with Syracuse. Last week’s bold predictions went 3-for-5 as the defense did record a takeaway (it had four total), while redshirt junior wide receiver Noah Rogers set a new career best in receiving yards (48) and the Pack’s run defense limited Northern Illinois to less than 175 rushing yards (120).