VMI Keydets 10–44 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated VMI Keydets 44–10 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: VMI Keydets 10, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 44.

Game summary

Wake Forest Demon Deacons dominated VMI Keydets 44–10 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 265.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.33 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Justice Ellison — 91.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Chance Knox — 4 rec, 33.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wake Forest (+0.084/play) vs VMI (-0.288/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
VMI Keydets	0	3	6	0	10
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	15	6	12	6	44

Scoring Map

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

VMIVMI Keydets

+3

+3OPP 25

OPP EZ

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Wake Forest
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 33 yards
Wake Forest
Q1TD
CTChristian Turner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Christian Turner rushes 35 yards for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q1TD
TMTaylor Morin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Mitch Griffis pass to Taylor Morin for a touchdown (23 yards)
Wake Forest
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
0-18
Field goal good from 31 yards
Wake Forest
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
0-21
Field goal good from 33 yards
VMI
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
3-21
Field goal good from 42 yards
Wake Forest
Q3TD
CTChristian Turner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-27
Christian Turner rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
VMI
Q3TD
GSGrant Swinehart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Collin Ironside pass to Grant Swinehart for a touchdown (34 yards)
Wake Forest
Q3TD
BWBlake Whiteheart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-33
Mitch Griffis pass to Blake Whiteheart for a touchdown (27 yards)
Wake Forest
Q4TD
JBJahmal Banks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-39
Mitch Griffis pass to Jahmal Banks for a touchdown (14 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 265.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +10.30 EPA
Collin Ironside (VMI) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +2.17 EPA
Michael Kern (Wake Forest) — 6.0 yds · -0.42 EPA/play -1.66 EPA

Rushing

Justice Ellison (Wake Forest) — 91.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Christian Turner (Wake Forest) — 90.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA
Rashad Raymond (VMI) — 38.0 yds -0.64 EPA

Receiving

Chance Knox (VMI) — 4 rec · 33.0 yds -0.74 EPA
Donavon Greene (Wake Forest) — 5 rec · 63.0 yds +0.11 EPA
Leroy Thomas (VMI) — 5 rec · 29.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mitch Griffis	Wake Forest	31	67.7%	265	3	+0.33	+10.30
Collin Ironside	VMI	10	60.0%	51	1	+0.22	+2.17
Michael Kern	Wake Forest	4	75.0%	6	0	-0.42	-1.66
Collin Shannon	VMI	2	0.0%	-12	0	-1.11	-2.22
Seth Morgan	VMI	27	48.1%	79	0	-0.48	-13.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VMI	Wake Forest
Plays	68	74
EPA / play	-0.288	+0.084
Total EPA	-19.58	+6.23
Success rate	32.4%	51.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.336	+0.247
Rush EPA / play	-0.224	-0.062
Yards	222	497

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	VMI	3	5	-2.66	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	8	49	+0.04	Field goal
Q1	VMI	10	49	+0.88	Missed FG
Q1	Wake Forest	5	69	+5.18	Rush TD
Q1	VMI	5	16	-2.17	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	4	74	+5.12	Pass TD
Q1	VMI	3	9	-1.34	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	11	27	-3.72	Punt
Q2	VMI	3	5	-1.19	Punt
Q2	Wake Forest	7	48	+0.58	Field goal
Q2	VMI	4	9	-3.49	Ended
Q2	Wake Forest	5	19	-1.67	Field goal
Q2	VMI	5	50	+1.51	Field goal
Q3	Wake Forest	7	39	-0.16	Punt
Q3	VMI	3	3	-1.98	Punt
Q3	Wake Forest	5	43	+2.79	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · VMI Keydets · Collin Ironside pass to Grant Swinehart for a touchdown (34 yards) (+5.87 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Christian Turner rushes 35 yards for a touchdown (+4.04 EPA)
Q3 · VMI Keydets · Penalty (4th & 4) (+3.88 EPA)
Q4 · VMI Keydets · Fumble (-3.66 EPA)
Q3 · VMI Keydets · Grant Swinehart rushes for 15 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.52 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis pass to Taylor Morin for a touchdown (23 yards) (+3.12 EPA)
Q3 · VMI Keydets · Penalty (3rd & 6) (+3.04 EPA)
Q2 · VMI Keydets · Rashad Raymond rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

Wake Forest Demon Deacons controlled the final (44–10) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 265.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Wake Forest at 0.084 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of VMI Keydets vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

VMI Keydets 10, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 44 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won VMI Keydets vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons won with a final score of 10–44.

Where can I find the VMI Keydets vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411093.

Who led VMI Keydets vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons in passing?

Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) led passers with 265.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for VMI Keydets at Wake Forest Demon Deacons in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.