Total Yards
Wake Forest677
Duke315
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Duke at Wake Forest
Oct 30, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 9
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
7 - 45
DWF
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Wake Forest
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wake Forest411
Duke155
Rushing Yards
Wake Forest266
Duke160
Turnovers
Wake Forest1
Duke1
Game Conditions
Temperature57°F
Wind7 mph SW
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Wake Forest vs Duke box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wake Forest36:05
Duke23:55
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Wake Forest routs Duke 45-7
Wake Forest defeated Duke 45-7 in Week 9 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 677-315 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Wake Forest set the terms early in a game that finished 45-7. Sam Hartman run for 26 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK) came with {'seconds': 3, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Wake Forest's box score carried the story: 677 total yards, 266 rushing yards, and 411 passing yards. Duke finished with 315 total yards, including 160 on the ground and 155 through the air.
Wake Forest converted 12-18 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Wake Forest led 28-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Hartman pass complete to Jaquarii Roberson for 38 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Sam Hartman run for 26 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK) (Wake Forest led 14-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass complete to Jaquarii Roberson for 38 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Sam Hartman run for 4 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK) (Wake Forest led 21-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass complete to Ke'Shawn Williams for 3 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK) (Wake Forest led 28-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Christian Beal-Smith run for 16 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK) (Wake Forest led 35-0 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Nick Sciba 26 yd FG GOOD (Wake Forest led 38-0 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-7
Wake Forest defeated Duke.
Total yards
677-315
Wake Forest held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
266
Wake Forest averaged 6.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
411
Wake Forest averaged 10 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
12-18
Wake Forest's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wake Forest | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 677 | 315 |
| Passing Yards | 411 | 155 |
| Rushing Yards | 266 | 160 |
| First Downs | 29 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 12-18 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 5-48 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-41 | 12-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 36:05 | 23:55 |