Wake Forest vs North Carolina A&T Prediction, Game Preview, Betting Lines

Wake Forest starts up the ACC season next against Virginia before dealing with Ole Miss - it needs this game as a tune-up.

North Carolina A&T is coming off a rough one-win season with no passing game, not enough from the run defense, and no breaks whatsoever. This is its only game this year against an FBS team with Winston-Salem State coming up next.

Wake Forest vs North Carolina A&T Preview

Wake Forest vs North Carolina A&T How to Watch
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
Venue: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC
How to Watch: ESPN+
2023 Records: North Carolina A&T (1-10), Wake Forest (4-8)
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Why North Carolina A&T Will Win

Has Wake Forest fixed its pass protection issues?

The Demon Deacons were among the worst teams in the nation at keeping the quarterback from getting popped, allowing over four sacks per game.

North Carolina A&T didn’t come up with much of a pass rush last season, but it needs to bring the pressure from the start.

Why Wake Forest Will Win

New starting quarterback Hank Bachmeier should up the Demon Deacon passing game.

No, the offensive line won’t be a rock, but it’s full of veterans who took their lumps last season.

Overall, the parts are there for the O with a good group of running backs and what should quietly be a strong receiving corps.

On the other side, the Aggie offense shouldn’t explode, so …

Wake Forest vs North Carolina A&T: Who Will Win

As long as the Wake Forest offense gets going early, all should be fine.

After losing five straight and eight of their last nine to close out last season, the Demon Deacons will play with more of a sense of purpose than they normally would for a paycheck game like this.

There won’t be any drama after the first two drives as Bachmeier and the passing game look great.

Wake Forest vs North Carolina A&T Prediction, Betting Lines

Wake Forest 48, North Carolina A&T 6
Line: Wake Forest -37.5, o/u: COMING
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Wake Forest vs North Carolina A&T Must See Rating: 1