Total Yards
Wake Forest346
Liberty428
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Liberty at Wake Forest
Sep 17, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 3
Away
Liberty
Conference USA
Final Score
36 - 37
LWF
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Wake Forest
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wake Forest325
Liberty256
Rushing Yards
Wake Forest21
Liberty172
Turnovers
Wake Forest2
Liberty4
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature79°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Wake Forest vs Liberty box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wake Forest24:32
Liberty35:28
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Wake Forest edges Liberty 37-36
Wake Forest defeated Liberty 37-36 in Week 3 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 346-428 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Wake Forest set the terms early in a game that finished 37-36. Matthew Dennis 33 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 16, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Wake Forest's box score carried the story: 346 total yards, 21 rushing yards, and 325 passing yards. Liberty finished with 428 total yards, including 172 on the ground and 256 through the air.
Wake Forest converted 6-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Wake Forest led 20-8 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matthew Dennis 46 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Matthew Dennis 33 yd FG GOOD (Wake Forest led 3-0 over Liberty).
Field Goal Good
Nick Brown 47 yd FG GOOD (Liberty led 3-10 over Wake Forest).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass complete to Blake Whiteheart for 8 yds for a TD, (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 20-5 over Liberty).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Dennis 27 yd FG GOOD (Wake Forest led 13-3 over Liberty).
Blocked Punt
Ivan Mora punt blocked by Jerome Jolly Jr. for a SAFETY blocked by Jerome Jolly Jr. for a SAFETY (Wake Forest led 13-5 over Liberty).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass complete to Jahmal Banks for 16 yds for a TD, (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 10-0 over Liberty).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-36
Wake Forest defeated Liberty.
Total yards
346-428
Wake Forest held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
21
Wake Forest averaged 0.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
325
Wake Forest averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Wake Forest's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
Liberty's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wake Forest | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 346 | 428 |
| Passing Yards | 325 | 256 |
| Rushing Yards | 21 | 172 |
| First Downs | 16 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 4-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-70 | 5-41 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-44 | 19-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 24:32 | 35:28 |