Wake Forest Demon Deacons 31–35 Syracuse Orange: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2023

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 35–31 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Wake Forest Demon Deacons 31, Syracuse Orange 35.

Game summary

Syracuse Orange edged Wake Forest Demon Deacons 35–31 in Week 13 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) — 173.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.67 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: LeQuint Allen — 87.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Taylor Morin — 7 rec, 140.0 yds.
EPA edge: Syracuse (+0.286/play) vs Wake Forest (+0.222/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	6	3	6	12	31
Syracuse Orange	6	6	6	12	35

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

+3OPP 19

SYRSyracuse Orange

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Syracuse
Q1TD
DADamien Alford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Garrett Shrader pass to Damien Alford for a touchdown (35 yards)
Wake Forest
Q1TD
WGWesley Grimes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Michael Kern pass to Wesley Grimes for a touchdown (16 yards)
Syracuse
Q2TD
GSGarrett Shrader
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Garrett Shrader rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 36 yards
Syracuse
Q3TD
DADamien Alford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Dan Villari pass to Damien Alford for a touchdown (47 yards)
Wake Forest
Q3TD
JEJustice Ellison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Justice Ellison rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Syracuse
Q4TD
DVDan Villari
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Garrett Shrader pass to Dan Villari for a touchdown (13 yards)
Wake Forest
Q4TD
JBJahmal Banks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Michael Kern pass to Jahmal Banks for a touchdown (16 yards)
Syracuse
Q4TD
UHUmari Hatcher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Garrett Shrader pass to Umari Hatcher for a touchdown (37 yards)
Wake Forest
Q4TD
WGWesley Grimes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Michael Kern pass to Wesley Grimes for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) — 173.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +10.10 EPA
Michael Kern (Wake Forest) — 252.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +9.80 EPA
Dan Villari (Syracuse) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.00 EPA/play +4.00 EPA

Rushing

LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 87.0 yds +0.14 EPA
Justice Ellison (Wake Forest) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) — 46.0 yds · 1 TD +0.53 EPA

Receiving

Taylor Morin (Wake Forest) — 7 rec · 140.0 yds +1.61 EPA
Jahmal Banks (Wake Forest) — 7 rec · 90.0 yds +1.13 EPA
Umari Hatcher (Syracuse) — 5 rec · 76.0 yds +1.80 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garrett Shrader	Syracuse	15	66.7%	173	3	+0.67	+10.10
Michael Kern	Wake Forest	27	63.0%	252	3	+0.36	+9.80
Dan Villari	Syracuse	2	100.0%	51	1	+2.00	+4.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wake Forest	Syracuse
Plays	51	75
EPA / play	+0.222	+0.286
Total EPA	+11.34	+21.47
Success rate	52.9%	46.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.363	+0.829
Rush EPA / play	+0.064	+0.127
Yards	358	470

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Wake Forest	5	7	-3.32	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	11	80	+7.91	Pass TD
Q1	Wake Forest	4	75	+6.38	Pass TD
Q1	Syracuse	17	75	+5.88	Rush TD
Q2	Wake Forest	9	51	-1.53	Field goal
Q2	Syracuse	14	64	-2.31	Ended
Q3	Syracuse	4	75	+5.91	Pass TD
Q3	Wake Forest	12	75	+6.84	Rush TD
Q3	Syracuse	3	6	-5.28	Interception
Q3	Wake Forest	6	13	-2.40	Missed FG
Q3	Syracuse	11	80	+6.04	Pass TD
Q4	Wake Forest	2	75	+6.43	Pass TD
Q4	Syracuse	7	75	+5.58	Pass TD
Q4	Wake Forest	6	37	+3.93	Pass TD
Q4	Syracuse	3	4	-1.89	Punt
Q4	Wake Forest	7	25	-4.98	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader pass intercepted (-4.53 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Dan Villari pass to Damien Alford for a touchdown (47 yards) (+4.24 EPA)
Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader pass to Damien Alford for a touchdown (35 yards) (+4.21 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Michael Kern pass to Taylor Morin for 59 yards (1st & 10) (+3.95 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Michael Kern pass to Taylor Morin for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+3.53 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader pass to Damien Alford for 29 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.36 EPA)
Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader pass to Umari Hatcher for a touchdown (37 yards) (+3.12 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Penalty (4th & 1) (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

Syracuse Orange controlled the final (35–31) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) — 173.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Syracuse at 0.286 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Syracuse Orange?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 31, Syracuse Orange 35 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 31–35.

Where can I find the Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525563.

Who led Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) led passers with 173.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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