Total Yards
Wake Forest301
SMU246
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SMU at Wake Forest
Oct 25, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 9
Away
SMU
ACC
Final Score
12 - 13
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wake Forest216
SMU171
Rushing Yards
Wake Forest85
SMU75
Turnovers
Wake Forest5
SMU3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature56°F
Wind4 mph E
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
8.14
Postgame Win Probability
Wake Forest: 75.8%
SMU: 24.2%
Player Game Leaders
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Wake Forest vs SMU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wake Forest32:22
SMU27:38
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Wake Forest edges SMU 13-12
Wake Forest defeated SMU 13-12 in Week 9 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 301-246 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Wake Forest set the terms early in a game that finished 13-12. (05:00) #90 C.Calvert field goal attempt from 25 yards GOOD (H: #9 S.Racanelli, LS: #32 W.Cobb), clock 04:59 came with 4:59 left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Wake Forest's box score carried the story: 301 total yards, 85 rushing yards, and 216 passing yards. SMU finished with 246 total yards, including 75 on the ground and 171 through the air.
Wake Forest converted 6-18 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 5-3, Wake Forest led 10-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Connor Calvert 50 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
(05:00) #90 C.Calvert field goal attempt from 25 yards GOOD (H: #9 S.Racanelli, LS: #32 W.Cobb), clock 04:59 (Wake Forest led 3-0 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
(03:57) #95 S.Keltner field goal attempt from 35 yards GOOD (H: #43 W.McSparron, LS: #48 M.Tribbett), clock 03:53 (SMU led 6-10 over Wake Forest).
Field Goal Good
(11:56) #95 S.Keltner field goal attempt from 36 yards GOOD (H: #43 W.McSparron, LS: #48 M.Tribbett), clock 11:53 (SMU led 3-3 over Wake Forest).
Pass Reception
(10:13) Shotgun #2 R.Ashford pass complete short middle to #84 E.Falayi caught at SMU06, for 12 yards to the SMU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:09, 1ST DOWN #90 C.Calvert kick attempt good (H: #9 S.… (Wake Forest led 10-3 over SMU).
Rush
(03:01) Shotgun #24 S.Clayton-Johnson rush middle for 6 yards gain to the Wake F00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:58 #95 S.Keltner kick attempt failed ( blocked by #52 D.Afalava) (H: #43 W.McSparron,… (SMU led 12-10 over Wake Forest).
Field Goal Good
Connor Calvert 50 Yd Field Goal (Wake Forest led 13-12 over SMU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
13-12
Wake Forest defeated SMU.
Total yards
301-246
Wake Forest held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
85
Wake Forest averaged 2.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
216
Wake Forest averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-18
Wake Forest's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-17
SMU's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
5-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wake Forest | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 301 | 246 |
| Passing Yards | 216 | 171 |
| Rushing Yards | 85 | 75 |
| First Downs | 17 | 8 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 4-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-51 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-37 | 21-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 32:22 | 27:38 |