Duke vs NC State Prediction 11/7/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Duke Blue Devils and the NC State Wolfpack meet in week 10 college football action from Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. 

Duke Blue Devils vs. NC State Wolfpack Prediction

I’m on NC State here. Duke has Miami on deck and that’s a big deal for Manny Diaz against his former team, and to be honest I think that the Blue Devils are a bit overappreciated after their recent blowout of BC. NC State hasn’t looked great at times this season, but this feels like a spot where NC State gets it done. Give me the Wolfpack here.

Duke Blue Devils Recap

The Duke Blue Devils come into this game looking to build on their 47-2 win over Boston College last time out to sit at 6-2 this season. After this game, Duke will head on the road for a game against Miami. Walker Eget has thrown for 1,641 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions while completing 61.9% of his passes to lead the Duke passing attack, backed by 133 completions on 215 attempts, with Dan Mahan providing supplemental support via 175 passing yards and 3 scores on 13 completions, Terry Walker III adding 44 passing yards on 2 completions, and Nate Sheppard adding 28 passing yards and 1 score on 1 completion. The Blue Devils’ ground game is spearheaded by Nate Sheppard, who rushes for 972 yards and 14 touchdowns on 173 carries, followed closely by CJ Campbell Jr. with 284 yards on 60 carries, Jayvian Tanelus adding 136 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 21 attempts, Dan Mahan chipping in 51 yards on 13 carries, and CJ Givers adding 36 yards and 1 score on 3 rushing attempts. Through the air, Jonah Burton leads the receiving corps with 308 yards and 1 touchdown on 22 catches, while Jeremiah Hasley adds 305 yards and 1 score on 24 receptions, Nate Sheppard logs 302 yards and 4 scores on 31 catches, Jared Richardson adds 226 yards and 2 scores on 18 receptions, and Jaivon Solomon rounds out key targets with 207 yards and 1 score on 11 catches. Defensively, Nick Morris Jr. anchors the Duke squad by logging a team-high 45 total tackles. Altogether, the Blue Devils’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 3 sacks, 20 yards lost, and 16 pass deflections while also coming away with 4 total interceptions.

NC State Wolfpack Recap

The NC State Wolfpack come into this game looking to add on to their 31-10 win over Cal last time out to sit at 4-4 this season. After this game, NC State will take on Syracuse at home. CJ Bailey has thrown for 1,955 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions while completing 63.9% of his passes to lead the NC State passing attack, backed by 156 completions on 244 attempts, with Will Wilson providing supplemental support via 35 passing yards and 2 scores on 9 completions, and Joshisa Trader adding 5 passing yards on 2 completions. The Wolfpack’s ground game is spearheaded by Jayden Scott, who rushes for 358 yards and 4 touchdowns on 62 carries, followed closely by Davion Gause with 352 yards and 2 scores on 87 carries, Will Wilson adding 179 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns on 46 attempts, CJ Bailey chipping in 178 yards and 2 scores on 63 carries, and Dylan McCoy adding 88 yards and 1 score on 10 rushing attempts. Through the air, Keenan Jackson leads the receiving corps with 456 yards and 6 touchdowns on 30 catches, while Preston Douglas adds 304 yards and 1 score on 26 receptions, Joshisa Trader logs 221 yards on 16 catches, Davion Gause adds 202 yards on 21 receptions, and Victor Snow rounds out key targets with 175 yards on 19 catches. Defensively, Popo Aguirre anchors the NC State squad by logging a team-high 76 total tackles. Altogether, the Wolfpack’s defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 14 sacks, 103 yards lost, and 24 pass deflections while also coming away with 4 total interceptions.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: NC State +4