Total Yards
Wake Forest427
Elon251
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Elon at Wake Forest
Aug 31, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Elon
Road profile
Final Score
17 - 37
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Wake Forest
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wake Forest329
Elon147
Rushing Yards
Wake Forest98
Elon104
Turnovers
Wake Forest1
Elon2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature75°F
Wind5 mph NE
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Wake Forest vs Elon box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wake Forest28:09
Elon31:50
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Wake Forest beats Elon 37-17
Wake Forest defeated Elon 37-17 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 427-251 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Wake Forest set the terms early in a game that finished 37-17. Matthew Dennis 34 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Wake Forest's box score carried the story: 427 total yards, 98 rushing yards, and 329 passing yards. Elon finished with 251 total yards, including 104 on the ground and 147 through the air.
Wake Forest converted 6-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Wake Forest led 24-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Mitch Griffis pass complete to Cameron Hite for 69 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Matthew Dennis 34 yd FG GOOD (Wake Forest led 10-0 over Elon).
Passing Touchdown
Mitch Griffis pass complete to Wesley Grimes for 18 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-0 over Elon).
Passing Touchdown
Mitch Griffis pass complete to Cameron Hite for 69 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 24-0 over Elon).
Passing Touchdown
Mitch Griffis pass complete to Jahmal Banks for 33 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 17-0 over Elon).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Dennis 29 yd FG GOOD (Wake Forest led 30-14 over Elon).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Hampton run for 49 yds for a TD (Jack Berkowitz KICK) (Elon led 7-27 over Wake Forest).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-17
Wake Forest defeated Elon.
Total yards
427-251
Wake Forest held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
98
Wake Forest averaged 2.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
329
Wake Forest averaged 11 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Wake Forest's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-16
Elon's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wake Forest | Elon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 427 | 251 |
| Passing Yards | 329 | 147 |
| Rushing Yards | 98 | 104 |
| First Downs | 22 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 2-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-50 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-30 | 21-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 28:09 | 31:50 |