Elon Phoenix 17–37 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated Elon Phoenix 37–17 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Elon Phoenix 17, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 37.

Game summary

Wake Forest Demon Deacons rolled past Elon Phoenix 37–17 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 299.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.32 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jalen Hampton — 87.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jordan Bonner — 7 rec, 58.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wake Forest (-0.051/play) vs Elon (-0.233/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Elon Phoenix	0	0	6	3	17
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	9	12	12	6	37

Scoring Map

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

ELONElon Phoenix

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 12

OPP EZ

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 11

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Wake Forest
Q1TD
WGWesley Grimes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Mitch Griffis pass to Wesley Grimes for a touchdown (18 yards)
Wake Forest
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 34 yards
Wake Forest
Q2TD
JBJahmal Banks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Mitch Griffis pass to Jahmal Banks for a touchdown (33 yards)
Wake Forest
Q2TD
CHCameron Hite
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
Mitch Griffis pass to Cameron Hite for a touchdown (69 yards)
Wake Forest
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
0-24
Field goal good from 29 yards
Elon
Q3TD
JHJalen Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Jalen Hampton rushes 49 yards for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-30
Interception returned for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
6-33
Field goal good from 29 yards
Wake Forest
Q4TD
DCDemond Claiborne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-39
Demond Claiborne rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Elon
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
9-39
Field goal good from 28 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 299.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +10.51 EPA
Justin Allen (Elon) — 128.0 yds · -0.32 EPA/play -9.26 EPA
Matthew Downing (Elon) — -4.0 yds · -1.04 EPA/play -10.39 EPA

Rushing

Jalen Hampton (Elon) — 87.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
Justice Ellison (Wake Forest) — 27.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

Jordan Bonner (Elon) — 7 rec · 58.0 yds +0.27 EPA
Jahmal Banks (Wake Forest) — 6 rec · 108.0 yds +1.45 EPA
Chandler Brayboy (Elon) — 5 rec · 28.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mitch Griffis	Wake Forest	33	57.6%	299	3	+0.32	+10.51
Justin Allen	Elon	29	62.1%	128	0	-0.32	-9.26
Matthew Downing	Elon	10	30.0%	-4	0	-1.04	-10.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Elon	Wake Forest
Plays	64	65
EPA / play	-0.233	-0.051
Total EPA	-14.93	-3.33
Success rate	28.1%	46.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.504	-0.006
Rush EPA / play	+0.189	-0.101
Yards	249	477

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Elon	3	1	-3.19	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	7	53	+4.27	Pass TD
Q1	Elon	3	-7	-3.78	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	3	-2	-3.79	Punt
Q1	Elon	3	-5	-3.60	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	7	68	+1.58	Field goal
Q1	Elon	3	8	-1.85	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	5	65	+4.39	Pass TD
Q2	Elon	3	-1	-2.78	Punt
Q2	Wake Forest	3	-14	-4.17	Punt
Q2	Elon	15	63	-2.95	Interception
Q2	Wake Forest	3	80	+5.99	Pass TD
Q2	Elon	3	7	-0.58	Punt
Q2	Wake Forest	1	2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Wake Forest	10	66	+0.99	Field goal
Q3	Elon	4	76	+7.94	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Interception returned for a touchdown (-10.71 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis pass to Cameron Hite for a touchdown (69 yards) (+5.69 EPA)
Q3 · Elon Phoenix · Jalen Hampton rushes 49 yards for a touchdown (+5.67 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis pass to Wesley Grimes for 49 yards (2nd & 8) (+4.17 EPA)
Q2 · Elon Phoenix · Justin Allen pass intercepted (-4.02 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis pass to Jahmal Banks for a touchdown (33 yards) (+3.81 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis sacked for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 2) (-3.68 EPA)
Q4 · Elon Phoenix · Justin Allen pass intercepted (-3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

Wake Forest Demon Deacons controlled the final (37–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 299.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Wake Forest at -0.051 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 Elon Phoenix vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Elon Phoenix 17, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 37 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Elon Phoenix vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons won with a final score of 17–37.

Where can I find the Elon Phoenix vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525461.

Who led Elon Phoenix vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons in passing?

Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) led passers with 299.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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