Memphis Tigers 34–37 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2018

Quick answer

Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated Memphis Tigers 37–34 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Memphis Tigers 34, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 37.

Game summary

Wake Forest Demon Deacons edged Memphis Tigers 37–34 in Week 1 of the 2018 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Jamie Newman (154) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.16 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Patrick Taylor Jr. — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Damonte Coxie — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Memphis Tigers	12	6	0	6	34
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	6	21	6	6	37

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MEMMemphis Tigers

+3

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MEM
Q1TD
PTPatrick Taylor Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Brady White pass complete to Patrick Taylor Jr. for 1 yd for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK)
MEM
Q1TD
TPTony Pollard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Tony Pollard run for 41 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK)
WAKE
Q1TD
SSSage Surratt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Jamie Newman pass complete to Sage Surratt for 9 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK)
WAKE
Q2TD
JNJamie Newman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Jamie Newman run for 17 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK)
WAKE
Q2TD
JNJamie Newman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Jamie Newman run for 1 yd for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK)
MEM
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Darren Ford kickoff for 62 yds , Tony Pollard return for 97 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK)
WAKE
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-21
Nick Sciba 36 yd FG GOOD
WAKE
Q2TD
JNJamie Newman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Jamie Newman pass intercepted for a TD Chris Claybrooks return for 37 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK)
WAKE
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-30
Nick Sciba 39 yd FG GOOD
WAKE
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-33
Nick Sciba 49 yd FG GOOD
WAKE
Q4TD
JNJamie Newman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-39
Jamie Newman run for 1 yd for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK)
MEM
Q4TD
PTPatrick Taylor Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-39
Patrick Taylor Jr. run for 9 yds for a TD, (Brady White intercepted )

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Jamie Newman (154) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +6.38 EPA
John Pop Williams (235) — 0.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -0.30 EPA
Adam Williams (235) — 0.0 yds · -2.22 EPA/play -2.22 EPA

Rushing

Patrick Taylor Jr. (235) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
Jamie Newman (154) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.18 EPA
Tony Pollard (235) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA

Receiving

Damonte Coxie (235) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
Alex Bachman (154) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.53 EPA
Kendall Hinton (154) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jamie Newman	154	39	56.4%	1	+0.16	+6.38
John Pop Williams	235	1	0.0%	0	-0.30	-0.30
Adam Williams	235	1	0.0%	0	-2.22	-2.22
Brady White	235	28	53.6%	1	-0.10	-2.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MEM	WAKE
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	154	2	-0.72	Ended
Q1	235	3	-3.38	Punt
Q1	154	3	-2.19	Punt
Q1	235	1	+0.88	Pass TD
Q1	235	15	+6.42	Ended
Q1	154	4	-1.57	Punt
Q1	235	1	+3.32	Rush TD
Q1	235	5	+0.16	Ended
Q1	154	1	+1.38	Pass TD
Q1	154	9	+3.61	Ended
Q2	154	1	-1.91	Ended
Q2	235	2	-0.68	Punt
Q2	154	4	-3.53	Ended
Q2	235	7	-3.55	Ended
Q2	154	1	+2.41	Rush TD
Q2	154	2	+1.97	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Jamie Newman pass intercepted for a TD Chris Claybrooks return for 37 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (-5.16 EPA)
Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Brady White pass intercepted Demetrius Kemp return for 2 yds to the Memph 45 (-4.89 EPA)
Q2 · Memphis Tigers · Darren Ford kickoff for 62 yds , Tony Pollard return for 97 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (+4.64 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Jamie Newman pass complete to Alex Bachman for 28 yds to the Memph 9 for a 1ST down (+3.92 EPA)
Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Brady White pass complete to Damonte Coxie for 36 yds to the WFrst 18 for a 1ST down (+3.81 EPA)
Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Patterson 43 yd FG MISSED (-3.75 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Jamie Newman pass complete to Alex Bachman for 49 yds to the Memph 30 for a 1ST down (+3.36 EPA)
Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Tony Pollard run for 41 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (+3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

Wake Forest Demon Deacons controlled the final (37–34) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Jamie Newman (154) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: MEM at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Memphis Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Memphis Tigers 34, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 37 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Memphis Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons won with a final score of 34–37.

Where can I find the Memphis Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032063.

Who led Memphis Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons in passing?

Jamie Newman (154) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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