Total Yards
Duke378
Wake Forest466
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Wake Forest at Duke
Nov 29, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 14
Away
Wake Forest
ACC
Final Score
32 - 49
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Duke
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke268
Wake Forest342
Rushing Yards
Duke110
Wake Forest124
Turnovers
Duke0
Wake Forest4
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature43°F
Wind4 mph S
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
5.45
Postgame Win Probability
Duke: 91.7%
Wake Forest: 8.3%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Duke vs Wake Forest box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Duke34:39
Wake Forest25:21
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Duke beats Wake Forest 49-32
Duke defeated Wake Forest 49-32 in Week 14 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 378-466 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 49-32. (06:03) #90 C.Calvert field goal attempt from 42 yards GOOD (H: #9 S.Racanelli, LS: #32 W.Cobb), clock 05:59 came with 5:59 left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 378 total yards, 110 rushing yards, and 268 passing yards. Wake Forest finished with 466 total yards, including 124 on the ground and 342 through the air.
Duke converted 5-13 on third down, went 3-5 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Duke led 21-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (09:50) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Mensah pass complete deep left to #2 S.Hagans caught at WAKE00, for 30 yards to the WAKE00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:45, 1ST DOWN #29 T.Pelino kick attem….
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
(06:03) #90 C.Calvert field goal attempt from 42 yards GOOD (H: #9 S.Racanelli, LS: #32 W.Cobb), clock 05:59 (Wake Forest led 3-7 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
(10:40) Shotgun #20 N.Sheppard rush middle for 5 yards gain to the WAKE00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:36 #29 T.Pelino kick attempt good (H: #41 K.Reynoldson, LS: #57 C.Cooper) (Duke led 7-0 over Wake Forest).
Rushing Touchdown
Darian Mensah 4 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick) (Duke led 14-3 over Wake Forest).
Pass Reception
(12:01) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 R.Ashford pass complete deep middle to #9 S.Racanelli caught at DUKE00, for 22 yards to the DUKE00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:56, 1ST DOWN #90 C.Calvert kick attempt g… (Wake Forest led 10-14 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
(01:39) Shotgun #4 A.Castle rush middle for 1 yard gain to the WAKE00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:38 #29 T.Pelino kick attempt good (H: #41 K.Reynoldson, LS: #57 C.Cooper) (Duke led 21-10 over Wake Forest).
Passing Touchdown
(00:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 R.Ashford pass complete deep left to #14 K.Brenson caught at DUKE00, for 20 yards to the DUKE00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:29, 1ST DOWN #90 C.Calvert kick attempt good… (Wake Forest led 17-21 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-32
Duke defeated Wake Forest.
Total yards
378-466
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
110
Duke averaged 2.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
268
Duke averaged 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-12
Wake Forest's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | Wake Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 378 | 466 |
| Passing Yards | 268 | 342 |
| Rushing Yards | 110 | 124 |
| First Downs | 24 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-5 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 8-97 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-35 | 27-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 34:39 | 25:21 |