Wake Forest vs. Duke Short Report | Nov 2, 2023
Wallace Wade Stadium
Durham, NC
Nov 2, 2023
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Game Recap
The Duke Blue Devils narrowly defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons with a final score of 24-21 on November 2, 2023. The game saw both teams exchanging blows on the ground and through the air, making for a tightly contested affair throughout the four quarters. Duke managed to clinch the victory with a last-second field goal by Todd Pelino, breaking a deadlock and leaving the Demon Deacons just short of a comeback.
Duke's defense played a crucial role in the win, forcing key turnovers and making significant stops in crucial moments. Mitch Griffis put up a strong performance for Wake Forest, both rushing and passing, although it wasn't enough to secure a win. The game was a showcase of offensive and defensive prowess from both teams, making it an engaging encounter for the fans in attendance.
Key Plays:
Tate Carney (Wake Forest)
Jaquez Moore (Duke)
Jordan Waters (Duke)
Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest)
Jordan Moore (Duke)
Todd Pelino (Duke)
Standout Players:
Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest, QB)
Completed 16 of 19 passes for 241 yards, rushed 19 times for 55 yards and 2 touchdownsDemond Claiborne (Wake Forest, RB)
Rushed 19 times for 81 yards, contributing solidly to Wake Forest's ground gameKe'Shawn Williams (Wake Forest, WR)
Caught 7 passes for 90 yards, providing a reliable target for his quarterbackJordan Waters (Duke, RB)
Rushed 18 times for 76 yards and a touchdown, playing a key role in Duke's offenseJaquez Moore (Duke, RB)
Rushed 11 times for 76 yards and a touchdown, also catching one pass for 13 yardsTodd Pelino (Duke, K)
Kicked the game-winning 26-yard field goal with 2 seconds left in the game
Team
1
2
3
4
T
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
7
7
7
0
21
Duke Blue Devils
0
14
0
10
24
