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NC State football snap counts, PFF grades and notes: Offense at Wake Forest

image_6483441 (3)by: Noah Fleischman7 hours agofleischman_noah
CJ Bailey
Sep 11, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback CJ Bailey (11) throws a pass in the first half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Luke Jamroz-Imagn Images

WINSTON-SALEM -- NC State's offense helped keep the Wolfpack in the game as its defense struggled early, and then it put Wake Forest away in the second half in the 34-24 win Thursday night at Allegacy Stadium. Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey was 23-for-32 passing for 201 yards and three touchdowns, while redshirt sophomore running back Hollywood Smothers rushed for a career-best 163 yards on 24 attempts. Senior tight end Justin Joly caught four passes for 22 yards and a pair of touchdowns to lead the scoring attack. Bailey was the Pack's highest-graded player on offense in the victory, according to Pro Football Focus, while tight end Cody Hardy and right tackle Teague Andersen impressed as well. Let’s take a look at NC State's full list of initial PFF grades and snap counts with notes to put some of the data into context.