Total Yards
Wisconsin266
Wake Forest518
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Wake Forest at Wisconsin
Dec 30, 2020 • Completed • Neutral Site
Duke's Mayo Bowl
Season 2020PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Wake Forest
ACC
Final Score
28 - 42
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin144
Wake Forest407
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin122
Wake Forest111
Turnovers
Wisconsin1
Wake Forest4
Game Conditions
Temperature40°F
Wind4 mph
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Wisconsin33:52
Wake Forest26:08
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Game Story
Wisconsin beats Wake Forest 42-28
Wisconsin defeated Wake Forest 42-28 in Week 1 of the 2020 postseason slate, finishing with a 266-518 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 42-28. Sam Hartman pass complete to Jaquarii Roberson for 18 yds for a TD, (Jack Crane KICK) came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 266 total yards, 122 rushing yards, and 144 passing yards. Wake Forest finished with 518 total yards, including 111 on the ground and 407 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 3-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Wisconsin led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Graham Mertz pass complete to Mason Stokke for 14 yds for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass complete to Jaquarii Roberson for 18 yds for a TD, (Jack Crane KICK) (Wake Forest led 14-0 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass complete to Jaquarii Roberson for 4 yds for a TD, (Jack Crane KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-0 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
John Chenal run for 2 yds for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-14 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
Graham Mertz run for 1 yd for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 14-14 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
Graham Mertz run for 1 yd for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 21-21 over Wake Forest).
Passing Touchdown
Graham Mertz pass complete to Mason Stokke for 14 yds for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 28-21 over Wake Forest).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-28
Wisconsin defeated Wake Forest.
Total yards
266-518
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
122
Wisconsin averaged 2.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
144
Wisconsin averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Wake Forest's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Wake Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 266 | 518 |
| Passing Yards | 144 | 407 |
| Rushing Yards | 122 | 111 |
| First Downs | 19 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-39 | 5-26 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-20 | 24-52 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 33:52 | 26:08 |