Pittsburgh vs. Wake Forest Short Report | Oct 21, 2023
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
Winston-Salem, NC
Oct 21, 2023
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Game Recap
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons triumphed over the Pittsburgh Panthers in a close game with a final score of 21-17. The Panthers took an early lead with a touchdown pass from Christian Veilleux to Kenny Johnson. Wake Forest responded with a thrilling 18-yard rushing touchdown by Demond Claiborne to tie the game just before halftime.
The fourth quarter was filled with drama, as Pittsburgh took a brief lead with a field goal, only for Claiborne to break open a 42-yard touchdown run. The Panthers made another comeback with a touchdown pass to Bub Means, but Wake Forest sealed the victory with a late 15-yard touchdown pass from Santino Marucci to Cameron Hite.
Key Plays:
Christian Veilleux (Pittsburgh Panthers)
Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest Demon Deacons)
Ben Sauls (Pittsburgh Panthers)
Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest Demon Deacons)
Christian Veilleux (Pittsburgh Panthers)
Santino Marucci (Wake Forest Demon Deacons)
Standout Players:
Christian Veilleux (Pittsburgh Panthers, QB)
Threw for 302 yards with 2 touchdowns, completing 62.2% of his passes, keeping the game competitive until the final seconds.Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest Demon Deacons, RB)
Rushed for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a critical 42-yard run, playing a key role in Wake Forest's victory.Bub Means (Pittsburgh Panthers, WR)
Caught 9 passes for 109 yards and 1 touchdown, contributing significantly to Pittsburgh's offensive efforts.Santino Marucci (Wake Forest Demon Deacons, QB)
Despite 2 interceptions, managed a critical touchdown pass in the final seconds, finishing with 151 passing yards.M.J. Devonshire (Pittsburgh Panthers, DB)
Contributed defensively with 2 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles, along with a key interception.
Team
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Pittsburgh Panthers
7
0
0
10
17
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
0
7
0
14
21
