Wake Forest Demon Deacons 28–42 South Carolina Gamecocks: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2020

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 42–28 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: Wake Forest Demon Deacons 28, South Carolina Gamecocks 42.

Game summary

South Carolina Gamecocks rolled past Wake Forest Demon Deacons 42–28 in Week 1 of the 2020 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Graham Mertz (275) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.55 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Christian Beal-Smith — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jaquarii Roberson — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	12	0	6	6	28
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	0	0	42

Scoring Map

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

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

SCSouth Carolina Gamecocks

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WAKE
Q1TD
JRJaquarii Roberson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Sam Hartman pass complete to Jaquarii Roberson for 18 yds for a TD, (Jack Crane KICK)
WAKE
Q1TD
JRJaquarii Roberson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Sam Hartman pass complete to Jaquarii Roberson for 4 yds for a TD, (Jack Crane KICK)
WIS
Q2TD
GMGraham Mertz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Graham Mertz run for 1 yd for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK)
WIS
Q2TD
JCJohn Chenal
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
John Chenal run for 2 yds for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK)
WIS
Q3TD
MSMason Stokke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Graham Mertz pass complete to Mason Stokke for 14 yds for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK)
WIS
Q3TD
GMGraham Mertz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Graham Mertz 1 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
WAKE
Q3TD
JRJaquarii Roberson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Sam Hartman pass complete to Jaquarii Roberson for 8 yds for a TD, (Jack Crane KICK)
WAKE
Q4TD
CBChristian Beal-Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-0
Christian Beal-Smith run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jack Crane KICK)
WIS
Q4TD
JBJalen Berger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-0
Jalen Berger run for 1 yd for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK)
WIS
Q4TD
GGGarrett Groshek
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-0
Garrett Groshek run for 1 yd for a TD, (Collin Larsh KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Graham Mertz (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +8.84 EPA
Mitch Griffis (154) — 0.0 yds · +0.19 EPA/play +0.93 EPA
Michael Kern (154) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -0.59 EPA

Rushing

Christian Beal-Smith (154) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
Jalen Berger (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.31 EPA
Garrett Groshek (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.32 EPA

Receiving

Jaquarii Roberson (154) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA
Taylor Morin (154) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
Donavon Greene (154) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Graham Mertz	275	16	68.8%	1	+0.55	+8.84
Mitch Griffis	154	5	40.0%	0	+0.19	+0.93
Michael Kern	154	9	22.2%	0	-0.07	-0.59
Chase Wolf	275	3	66.7%	0	-0.56	-1.69
Sam Hartman	154	33	60.6%	3	-0.11	-3.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WAKE	WISC
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	275	8	+5.17	Ended
Q1	154	3	-2.93	Punt
Q1	275	4	-1.74	Punt
Q1	154	1	+2.63	Pass TD
Q1	154	5	+1.87	Ended
Q1	275	3	-0.92	Punt
Q1	154	1	+2.24	Pass TD
Q1	154	8	+2.37	Ended
Q2	154	1	+0.16	Ended
Q2	275	4	-1.43	Interception
Q2	275	1	-0.21	Ended
Q2	154	3	-1.62	Ended
Q2	275	1	+1.20	Rush TD
Q2	275	3	-0.52	Ended
Q2	154	5	-1.95	Ended
Q2	275	10	+1.74	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Sam Hartman pass intercepted Collin Wilder return for 72 yds to the WFrst 3 (-8.38 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Sam Hartman pass intercepted Noah Burks return for 41 yds to the WFrst 32 (-7.81 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Sam Hartman pass intercepted Scott Nelson return for 60 yds to the WFrst 2 (-6.31 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Michael Kern pass complete to Jaquarii Roberson for 39 yds to the Wisc 12 for a 1ST down (+5.82 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Sam Hartman pass intercepted Jack Sanborn return for 3 yds to the WFrst 26 (-4.27 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Sam Hartman pass complete to Donavon Greene for 36 yds to the Wisc 30 for a 1ST down (+4.26 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Sam Hartman pass complete to Taylor Morin for 46 yds to the Wisc 25 for a 1ST down (+3.94 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Justice Ellison run for no gain to the Wisc 46 (-3.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (42–28) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Graham Mertz (275) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: WAKE at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 28, South Carolina Gamecocks 42 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 28–42.

Where can I find the Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401256152.

Who led Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

Graham Mertz (275) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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