NC State runs past Wake Forest 42-13

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Matt Dayes totaled 113 yards from scrimmage and scored three touchdowns to help North Carolina State beat Wake Forest 42-13 on Saturday. Shadrach Thornton ran for 110 yards and a touchdown for the Wolfpack (6-5, 2-5 Atlantic Coast Conference), who became bowl eligible for the fourth time in five seasons. N.C. State rushed for 362 yards, its highest total since 1990. Wide receiver Bryan Underwood blew open the game when he scored on a 75-yard reverse on the first play from scrimmage of the second half. The Wolfpack snapped a seven-game losing streak in home conference games, defeating Wake Forest (2-8, 0-6) at home for the 14th time in the last 15 tries. John Wolford completed 15 of 32 passes for 161 yards for the Demon Deacons, who lost their 10th ACC game in a row and their sixth consecutive game overall. N.C.