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Photos: NC State football defeats Wake Forest with Armstrong back as QB

By Ethan Hyman

Updated November 11, 2023 6:39 PM

N.C. State’s KC Concepcion (10) breaks free on a 65-yard run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State’s KC Concepcion (10) breaks free on a 65-yard run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

The NC State football defeated Wake Forest 26-6 in Winston-Salem Saturday.

Wolfpack quarterback Brennan Armstrong started for the Pack after former starter MJ Morris decided to redshirt for the rest of the season.

NC State dominated the first half with key runs by Armstrong.

Keep checking back after the game for more images.

N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren hugs quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) after N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren hugs quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) after N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State’s KC Concepcion (10) takes photos with fans after the Wolfpack’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State’s KC Concepcion (10) takes photos with fans after the Wolfpack’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren laughs as he walks off the field after N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren laughs as he walks off the field after N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) dives in for a touchdown during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) dives in for a touchdown during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) celebrates after scoring on a one-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) celebrates after scoring on a one-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State defensive end Savion Jackson (9) sacks Wake Forest quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State defensive end Savion Jackson (9) sacks Wake Forest quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) leaps for more yards during a run in the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) leaps for more yards during a run in the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State’s KC Concepcion (10) breaks free on a run during the second half of N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State’s KC Concepcion (10) breaks free on a run during the second half of N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State cornerback Shyheim Battle (7) celebrates after recovering a Wake Forest fumble during the second half of N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State cornerback Shyheim Battle (7) celebrates after recovering a Wake Forest fumble during the second half of N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State linebacker Jaylon Scott (2) heads downfield to score after intercepting Wake Forest’s two-point conversion during the second half of N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State linebacker Jaylon Scott (2) heads downfield to score after intercepting Wake Forest’s two-point conversion during the second half of N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State defensive end Savion Jackson (9) sacks Wake Forest quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State defensive end Savion Jackson (9) sacks Wake Forest quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State wide receiver Dacari Collins (86) makes a reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State wide receiver Dacari Collins (86) makes a reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State defensive end Savion Jackson (9) celebrates with C.J. Clark (5) after Wake Forest quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) was stopped during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State defensive end Savion Jackson (9) celebrates with C.J. Clark (5) after Wake Forest quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) was stopped during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State wide receiver Julian Gray (8) celebrates after scoring on a 20-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State wide receiver Julian Gray (8) celebrates after scoring on a 20-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Wake Forest wide receiver Jahmal Banks (80) can’t pull in the pass while defended by N.C. State cornerback Shyheim Battle (7) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — Wake Forest wide receiver Jahmal Banks (80) can’t pull in the pass while defended by N.C. State cornerback Shyheim Battle (7) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State wide receiver Keyon Lesane (15) looks to escape from Wake Forest defensive back Caelen Carson (1) as N.C. State offensive lineman Anthony Belton (74) blocks during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State wide receiver Keyon Lesane (15) looks to escape from Wake Forest defensive back Caelen Carson (1) as N.C. State offensive lineman Anthony Belton (74) blocks during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State running back Kendrick Raphael (20) looks to escape from Wake Forest’s Nick Andersen (45) and Kendron Wayman (5) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State running back Kendrick Raphael (20) looks to escape from Wake Forest’s Nick Andersen (45) and Kendron Wayman (5) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) tackles Wake Forest running back Justice Ellison (6) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) tackles Wake Forest running back Justice Ellison (6) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Wolfpack fans cheer on the team during N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — Wolfpack fans cheer on the team during N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) throws downfield during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) throws downfield during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren questions a call during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren questions a call during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren gets ready to lead his team out onto the field before the Wolfpack’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren gets ready to lead his team out onto the field before the Wolfpack’s game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren greets Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson after N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. — N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren greets Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson after N.C. State’s 26-6 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published November 11, 2023 at 3:48 PM with the headline "Photos: NC State football defeats Wake Forest with Armstrong back as QB."