Total Yards
Notre Dame450
Wake Forest232
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Wake Forest at Notre Dame
Nov 18, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 12
Away
Wake Forest
ACC
Final Score
7 - 45
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Notre Dame
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Notre Dame313
Wake Forest98
Rushing Yards
Notre Dame137
Wake Forest134
Turnovers
Notre Dame1
Wake Forest1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature49°F
Wind8 mph W
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Notre Dame vs Wake Forest box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Notre Dame28:33
Wake Forest31:27
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Notre Dame routs Wake Forest 45-7
Notre Dame defeated Wake Forest 45-7 in Week 12 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 450-232 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Notre Dame set the terms early in a game that finished 45-7. Sam Hartman pass complete to Devyn Ford for 12 yds for a TD (Spencer Shrader KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Notre Dame's box score carried the story: 450 total yards, 137 rushing yards, and 313 passing yards. Wake Forest finished with 232 total yards, including 134 on the ground and 98 through the air.
Notre Dame converted 5-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Notre Dame led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Hartman pass complete to Jaden Greathouse for 48 yds for a TD (Spencer Shrader KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass complete to Devyn Ford for 12 yds for a TD (Spencer Shrader KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-0 over Wake Forest).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass complete to Tobias Merriweather for 35 yds for a TD (Spencer Shrader KICK) (Notre Dame led 14-7 over Wake Forest).
Field Goal Good
Spencer Shrader 37 yd FG GOOD (Notre Dame led 17-7 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
Tate Carney run for 9 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-7 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass complete to Eli Raridon for 19 yds for a TD (Spencer Shrader KICK) (Notre Dame led 24-7 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
Audric Estime run for 2 yds for a TD (Spencer Shrader KICK) (Notre Dame led 31-7 over Wake Forest).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-7
Notre Dame defeated Wake Forest.
Total yards
450-232
Notre Dame held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
137
Notre Dame averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
313
Notre Dame averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-10
Notre Dame's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Wake Forest's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | Wake Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 450 | 232 |
| Passing Yards | 313 | 98 |
| Rushing Yards | 137 | 134 |
| First Downs | 25 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-10 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 12-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 28:33 | 31:27 |