Total Yards
Syracuse468
Wake Forest382
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Wake Forest at Syracuse
Nov 25, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 13
Away
Wake Forest
ACC
Final Score
31 - 35
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Passing Yards
Syracuse224
Wake Forest261
Rushing Yards
Syracuse244
Wake Forest121
Turnovers
Syracuse1
Wake Forest1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature41°F
Wind5 mph SW
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Syracuse34:58
Wake Forest25:02
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Syracuse holds off Wake Forest 35-31
Syracuse defeated Wake Forest 35-31 in Week 13 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 468-382 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Syracuse set the terms early in a game that finished 35-31. Garrett Shrader pass complete to Damien Alford for 35 yds for a TD (Brady Denaburg KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Syracuse's box score carried the story: 468 total yards, 244 rushing yards, and 224 passing yards. Wake Forest finished with 382 total yards, including 121 on the ground and 261 through the air.
Syracuse converted 12-17 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Syracuse led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dan Villari pass complete to Damien Alford for 47 yds for a TD (Brady Denaburg KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Shrader pass complete to Damien Alford for 35 yds for a TD (Brady Denaburg KICK) (Syracuse led 7-0 over Wake Forest).
Passing Touchdown
Michael Kern pass complete to Wesley Grimes for 16 yds for a TD (Tyler Black KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-7 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Shrader run for 1 yd for a TD (Brady Denaburg KICK) (Syracuse led 14-7 over Wake Forest).
Field Goal Good
Tyler Black 36 yd FG GOOD (Wake Forest led 10-14 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Dan Villari pass complete to Damien Alford for 47 yds for a TD (Brady Denaburg KICK) (Syracuse led 21-10 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
Justice Ellison run for 2 yds for a TD (Tyler Black KICK) (Wake Forest led 17-21 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-31
Syracuse defeated Wake Forest.
Total yards
468-382
Syracuse held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
244
Syracuse averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
224
Syracuse averaged 13.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
12-17
Syracuse's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-10
Wake Forest's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Wake Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 468 | 382 |
| Passing Yards | 224 | 261 |
| Rushing Yards | 244 | 121 |
| First Downs | 24 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 12-17 | 4-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-17 | 17-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 58 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 34:58 | 25:02 |