Total Yards
Texas A&M614
Wake Forest646
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Wake Forest at Texas A&M
Dec 29, 2017 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2017PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Wake Forest
ACC
Final Score
55 - 52
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Texas A&M
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Texas A&M499
Wake Forest400
Rushing Yards
Texas A&M115
Wake Forest246
Turnovers
Texas A&M3
Wake Forest2
Game Conditions
Temperature41°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Texas A&M vs Wake Forest box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Texas A&M29:50
Wake Forest30:10
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Wake Forest edges Texas A&M 55-52
Wake Forest defeated Texas A&M 55-52 in Week 1 of the 2017 postseason slate, finishing with a 646-614 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Wake Forest set the terms early in a game that finished 55-52. Dom Maggio punt blocked by Deshawn Capers-Smith, Charles Oliver return for 0 yds for a TD came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Wake Forest's box score carried the story: 646 total yards, 246 rushing yards, and 400 passing yards. Texas A&M finished with 614 total yards, including 115 on the ground and 499 through the air.
Wake Forest converted 9-21 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Wake Forest led 38-28 at halftime. The explosive highlight was John Wolford pass complete to Scotty Washington for 50 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK).
Key Moments
Blocked Punt Touchdown
Dom Maggio punt blocked by Deshawn Capers-Smith, Charles Oliver return for 0 yds for a TD (Wake Forest led 0-7 over Texas A&M).
Passing Touchdown
John Wolford pass complete to Scotty Washington for 50 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-14 over Texas A&M).
Passing Touchdown
John Wolford pass complete to Tabari Hines for 7 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Wake Forest led 14-14 over Texas A&M).
Rushing Touchdown
Trayveon Williams run for 2 yds for a TD, (Daniel LaCamera KICK) (Texas A&M led 14-0 over Wake Forest).
Field Goal Good
Mike Weaver 28 yd FG GOOD (Wake Forest led 17-14 over Texas A&M).
Passing Touchdown
John Wolford pass complete to Cam Serigne for 37 yds for a TD, (Mike Weaver KICK) (Wake Forest led 38-21 over Texas A&M).
Stat Callouts
Final score
55-52
Wake Forest defeated Texas A&M.
Total yards
646-614
Wake Forest held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
246
Wake Forest averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
400
Wake Forest averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-21
Wake Forest's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
Texas A&M's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas A&M | Wake Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 614 | 646 |
| Passing Yards | 499 | 400 |
| Rushing Yards | 115 | 246 |
| First Downs | 32 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 9-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-75 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 42-63 | 32-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 29:50 | 30:10 |