Total Yards
Duke267
Wake Forest400
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Wake Forest at Duke
Nov 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 10
Away
Wake Forest
ACC
Final Score
21 - 24
WFD
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Duke
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke86
Wake Forest241
Rushing Yards
Duke181
Wake Forest159
Turnovers
Duke2
Wake Forest2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature43°F
Wind0 mph E
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Duke vs Wake Forest box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Duke28:09
Wake Forest31:51
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Duke edges Wake Forest 24-21
Duke defeated Wake Forest 24-21 in Week 10 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 267-400 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 24-21. Tate Carney run for 3 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK) came with {'seconds': 10, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 267 total yards, 181 rushing yards, and 86 passing yards. Wake Forest finished with 400 total yards, including 159 on the ground and 241 through the air.
Duke converted 5-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Duke led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jaquez Moore run for 32 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Tate Carney run for 3 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaquez Moore run for 32 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 7-7 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
Mitch Griffis run for 8 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 14-7 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Waters run for 4 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 14-14 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
Mitch Griffis run for 5 yds for a TD (Matthew Dennis KICK) (Wake Forest led 21-14 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Grayson Loftis pass complete to Jordan Moore for 29 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 21-21 over Wake Forest).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-21
Duke defeated Wake Forest.
Total yards
267-400
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
181
Duke averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
86
Duke averaged 4.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Wake Forest's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | Wake Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 267 | 400 |
| Passing Yards | 86 | 241 |
| Rushing Yards | 181 | 159 |
| First Downs | 15 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-33 | 5-54 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-19 | 16-19 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 28:09 | 31:51 |