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

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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.