We stop their drive at our 48. WF's Emmons produces a PERFECT coffin corner punt, rolling out of bounds at our own 1 yard line, where we will begin our next drive.
Fortunately, on the first play Macri goes off tackle and bursts for 10 yards (KRB by Bednarsh). After a 17 yard completion to Clark, Macri gets the call again and runs around the right end for 20 yards (6 carries, 25 yards for Macri thus far). 1st and 10 at our 45. The drive is ultimately stopped at the WF 26 yard line, bringing up a 43 yd FG attempt. Allen missed wide left
. 7:33 left in the half.
Our defense is beginning to pick up steam forcing a 3 and out after Schmaltz hurries Berkebile into a bad throw on 3rd and 3. Berkebile is 7 for 10 for 81 yards so far, and we've held them to 2 yards rushing (and thus 83 yds total offense). A horrible 23 yard punt gives us the ball at our own 44. 5:55 left.
On a first and 10 play at the WF 40, Spragan fades back and his pass is blocked at the line of scrimmage. Unfortunately, the WF defender's blocked pass may have caught Spragan as well, and he goes down with a SERIOUS injury
. 4:01 left in the half.
Amaya comes in as our new quarterback. After a 4 yard gain by Orlando Macri, Amaya fades back for the first time. Throwing away from double coverage, he find Mackie in the flat - Mackie zigs and zags forward to gain 15 yards after the catch for the 14 yard gain! 1st and 10 at the WF 22. The drive stalls there, bringing up a 40 yard FG attempt. The kick is good! N.C. State 10, Wake Forest 3 - 1:58 left in the half.
Halftime: N.C. State 10, Wake Forest 3
Stats:
First Downs: Wake Forest 5, N.C. State 11
Rushing: Wake Forest 11, N.C. State 54
Passing: Wake Forest 81, N.C. State 136
I have a feeling we're going to be relying on Macri and the defense a lot in the 2nd half.