Total Yards
Wake Forest352
Old Dominion272
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Old Dominion at Wake Forest
Sep 3, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Old Dominion
Sun Belt
Final Score
10 - 42
ODWF
Home
Wake Forest
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Wake Forest188
Old Dominion127
Rushing Yards
Wake Forest164
Old Dominion145
Turnovers
Wake Forest1
Old Dominion2
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind4 mph E
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Wake Forest vs Old Dominion box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wake Forest27:41
Old Dominion32:19
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Wake Forest pulls away from Old Dominion 42-10
Wake Forest defeated Old Dominion 42-10 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 352-272 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Wake Forest set the terms early in a game that finished 42-10. C.Beal-Smith rushed to ODU End Zone for 48 yards. C.Beal-Smith for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Wake Forest's box score carried the story: 352 total yards, 164 rushing yards, and 188 passing yards. Old Dominion finished with 272 total yards, including 145 on the ground and 127 through the air.
Wake Forest converted 8-16 on third down, went 0-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Wake Forest led 28-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was D.Soos kicks 64 yards from ODU 35 to the WF 1. J.Taylor returns the kickoff. J.Taylor for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
C.Beal-Smith rushed to ODU End Zone for 48 yards. C.Beal-Smith for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Wake Forest led 7-0 over Old Dominion).
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N.Sciba extra point is good. (Wake Forest led 7-0 over Old Dominion).
Field Goal Good
N.Rice 38 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-J.Morton, Holder-E.Duane. (Old Dominion led 3-7 over Wake Forest).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
D.Soos kicks 64 yards from ODU 35 to the WF 1. J.Taylor returns the kickoff. J.Taylor for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Wake Forest led 14-3 over Old Dominion).
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N.Sciba extra point is good. (Wake Forest led 14-3 over Old Dominion).
Passing Touchdown
S.Hartman pass complete to ODU 36. Catch made by A.Perry at ODU 36. Gain of 36 yards. A.Perry for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Wake Forest led 21-3 over Old Dominion).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-10
Wake Forest defeated Old Dominion.
Total yards
352-272
Wake Forest held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
164
Wake Forest averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
188
Wake Forest averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Wake Forest's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Old Dominion's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wake Forest | Old Dominion |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 352 | 272 |
| Passing Yards | 188 | 127 |
| Rushing Yards | 164 | 145 |
| First Downs | 20 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-3 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 8-56 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-29 | 18-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 27:41 | 32:19 |