Total Yards
Wake Forest323
Pittsburgh414
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Pittsburgh at Wake Forest
Oct 21, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 8
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
17 - 21
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Wake Forest
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wake Forest151
Pittsburgh302
Rushing Yards
Wake Forest172
Pittsburgh112
Turnovers
Wake Forest2
Pittsburgh0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature70°F
Wind10 mph W
Humidity
29%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wake Forest26:34
Pittsburgh33:26
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Wake Forest holds off Pittsburgh 21-17
Wake Forest defeated Pittsburgh 21-17 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 323-414 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Wake Forest set the terms early in a game that finished 21-17. Christian Veilleux pass complete to Kenny Johnson for 7 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) came with {'seconds': 12, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Wake Forest's box score carried the story: 323 total yards, 172 rushing yards, and 151 passing yards. Pittsburgh finished with 414 total yards, including 112 on the ground and 302 through the air.
Wake Forest converted 4-14 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Wake Forest led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Demond Claiborne run for 42 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Christian Veilleux pass complete to Kenny Johnson for 7 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-0 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
Demond Claiborne run for 18 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-7 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Santino Marucci pass complete to Cameron Hite for 15 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 21-17 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Christian Veilleux pass complete to Bub Means for 22 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 17-14 over Wake Forest).
Field Goal Good
Ben Sauls 41 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 10-7 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
Demond Claiborne run for 42 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 14-10 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-17
Wake Forest defeated Pittsburgh.
Total yards
323-414
Wake Forest held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
172
Wake Forest averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
151
Wake Forest averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-14
Wake Forest's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-20
Pittsburgh's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wake Forest | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 323 | 414 |
| Passing Yards | 151 | 302 |
| Rushing Yards | 172 | 112 |
| First Downs | 18 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-14 | 9-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-36 | 13-101 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-21 | 28-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 26:34 | 33:26 |