Total Yards
Wake Forest450
Duke431
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Duke at Wake Forest
Nov 28, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 13
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
27 - 21
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Wake Forest
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wake Forest338
Duke280
Rushing Yards
Wake Forest112
Duke151
Turnovers
Wake Forest3
Duke0
Game Conditions
Temperature67°F
Wind13 mph W
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Wake Forest vs Duke box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wake Forest22:48
Duke37:12
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Duke holds off Wake Forest 27-21
Duke defeated Wake Forest 27-21 in Week 13 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 431-450 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 27-21. Tyler Bell run for 1 yd for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 431 total yards, 151 rushing yards, and 280 passing yards. Wake Forest finished with 450 total yards, including 112 on the ground and 338 through the air.
Duke converted 7-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Duke led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ross Martin 51 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Bell run for 1 yd for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-7 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Thomas Sirk pass complete to Max McCaffrey for 18 yds for a TD, (Ross Martin KICK) (Duke led 7-0 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
Thomas Sirk run for 3 yds for a TD, (Ross Martin KICK) (Duke led 14-7 over Wake Forest).
Field Goal Good
Ross Martin 51 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 17-7 over Wake Forest).
Passing Touchdown
Thomas Sirk pass complete to Max McCaffrey for 28 yds for a TD, (Ross Martin KICK) (Duke led 24-7 over Wake Forest).
Passing Touchdown
John Wolford pass complete to Cortez Lewis for 22 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Wake Forest led 21-27 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-21
Duke defeated Wake Forest.
Total yards
431-450
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
151
Duke averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
280
Duke averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-17
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
Wake Forest's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wake Forest | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 450 | 431 |
| Passing Yards | 338 | 280 |
| Rushing Yards | 112 | 151 |
| First Downs | 21 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-51 | 4-34 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-35 | 27-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 22:48 | 37:12 |