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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2023 Week 10 Recap

Devils defeat Deacons 24–21 in Week 10

Mitch Griffis paced the box score as Devils closed out a 21–24 Week 10 finish.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 21 4-5
Final 21–24
Duke Blue Devils 24 7-3 Winner
Winner
Duke Blue Devils
Final score
21–24
Halftime
Wake Forest Demon Deacons 12–12 Duke Blue Devils
Top passer
Mitch Griffis
FantasyHQ MVP
Mitch Griffis

Top CFB performers · Deacons

  • Mitch Griffis 232.0 yds · +0.44 EPA/play +9.7 EPA
  • Demond Claiborne 81.0 yds -1.6 EPA
  • Mitch Griffis 64.0 yds · 2 TD -6.7 EPA

Top CFB performers · Devils

  • Grayson Loftis 64.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.76 EPA/play -15.2 EPA
  • Jordan Waters 76.0 yds · 1 TD +1.5 EPA
  • Jaquez Moore 72.0 yds · 1 TD +1.1 EPA

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 24–21 in Week 10, 2023. Final score: Wake Forest Demon Deacons 21, Duke Blue Devils 24.

Game summary

Duke Blue Devils edged Wake Forest Demon Deacons 24–21 in Week 10 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 232.0 pass yds, +0.44 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Demond Claiborne — 81.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Ke'Shawn Williams — 7 rec, 90.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Wake Forest (-0.052/play) vs Duke (-0.205/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Wake Forest Demon Deacons666021
Duke Blue Devils0120924

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
DUKEDuke Blue Devils

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Wake Forest
    Q1TD
    TCTate Carney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Tate Carney rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

  2. Duke
    Q2TD
    JMJaquez Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Jaquez Moore rushes 32 yards for a touchdown

  3. Wake Forest
    Q2TD
    MGMitch Griffis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Mitch Griffis rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

  4. Duke
    Q2TD
    JWJordan Waters

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Jordan Waters rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

  5. Wake Forest
    Q3TD
    MGMitch Griffis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-12

    Mitch Griffis rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

  6. Duke
    Q4TD
    JMJordan Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-18

    Grayson Loftis pass to Jordan Moore for a touchdown (29 yards)

  7. Duke
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 9
    Score
    18-21

    Field goal good from 26 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 232.0 yds · +0.44 EPA/play +9.69 EPA
  • Grayson Loftis (Duke) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.76 EPA/play -15.22 EPA

Rushing

  • Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) — 81.0 yds -0.08 EPA
  • Jordan Waters (Duke) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.08 EPA
  • Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 64.0 yds · 2 TD -0.42 EPA

Receiving

  • Ke'Shawn Williams (Wake Forest) — 7 rec · 90.0 yds +1.10 EPA
  • Jahmal Banks (Wake Forest) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds +0.75 EPA
  • Taylor Morin (Wake Forest) — 3 rec · 92.0 yds +2.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Mitch GriffisWake Forest2272.7%2320+0.44+9.69
Grayson LoftisDuke2030.0%641-0.76-15.22

Team EPA comparison

StatWake ForestDuke
Plays6658
EPA / play-0.052-0.205
Total EPA-3.43-11.90
Success rate47.0%32.8%
Pass EPA / play+0.440-0.761
Rush EPA / play-0.298+0.087
Yards400257

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Wake Forest516-2.18Punt
Q1Duke37-2.08Punt
Q1Wake Forest881+6.89Rush TD
Q1Duke3-10-3.31Ended
Q1Wake Forest37-2.20Missed FG
Q1Duke518-1.88Punt
Q1Wake Forest35-2.07Punt
Q1Duke360+4.91Rush TD
Q2Wake Forest944-2.95Ended
Q2Duke10-5.78Interception
Q2Wake Forest422+2.58Rush TD
Q2Duke1475+6.19Rush TD
Q2Wake Forest319-0.62Ended
Q3Duke32-3.08Punt
Q3Wake Forest841-0.78Missed FG
Q3Duke38-1.75Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Grayson Loftis pass intercepted (-5.78 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis pass to Taylor Morin for 61 yards (2nd & 10) (+5.01 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Fumble (-4.73 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis pass intercepted (-4.47 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Tate Carney rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 1) (-3.49 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Jaquez Moore rushes 32 yards for a touchdown (+3.06 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Grayson Loftis pass to Jordan Moore for a touchdown (29 yards) (+2.97 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Field goal missed (-2.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (24–21) in Week 10.
  • Passing edge: Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 232.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Wake Forest at -0.052 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 Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 21, Duke Blue Devils 24 in Week 10 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525539.

Who led Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) led passers with 232.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L

Duke Blue Devils

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W