Wake Forest Football: Breaking down the key games of 2018

SYRACUSE, NY - NOVEMBER 11: Head coach Dave Clawson of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons speaks with staff on the sideline during the first half against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on November 11, 2017 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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WINSTON SALEM, NC – NOVEMBER 18: Wide receiver Emeka Emezie #86 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack fumbles what would have been a game-tying touchdown at the goal line while being tackled by linebacker Demetrius Kemp #34 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons late in the fourth quarter of the football game at BB&T Field on November 18, 2017 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

Week 11: at NC State Wolfpack

Along with the Demon Deacons, the Wolfpack is a popular sleeper pick to make some noise in the ACC in 2018. This is a rivalry game that could have serious implications on each team’s chances to contend over the final weeks of the season.

Wake Forest was able to snap a three-year losing streak to the Wolfpack, however their in-state rival holds a commanding lead in the series record winning 66 out of 110 contests.

This is a program that has clearly been on the rise under Dave Clawson and has gone to Bowl games each of the past two years. A trip to the ACC Championship would be a big step and one they can make in 2018 with strong performances in these four games.

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