Vanderbilt Commodores 20–36 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 36–20 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Vanderbilt Commodores 20, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 36.

Game summary

Wake Forest Demon Deacons rolled past Vanderbilt Commodores 36–20 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 185.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.41 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Demond Claiborne — 165.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Will Sheppard — 8 rec, 87.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wake Forest (+0.167/play) vs Vanderbilt (+0.072/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Vanderbilt Commodores	0	18	0	6	20
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	3	12	3	9	36

Scoring Map

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

VANVanderbilt Commodores

+3OPP 8

+3OPP 27

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 8
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 25 yards
Wake Forest
Q2TD
JBJahmal Banks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Mitch Griffis pass to Jahmal Banks for a touchdown (7 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
WSWill Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
AJ Swann pass to Will Sheppard for a touchdown (11 yards)
Wake Forest
Q2TD
TCTate Carney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Tate Carney rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
WSWill Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
AJ Swann pass to Will Sheppard for a touchdown (10 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 44 yards
Wake Forest
Q4TD
KWKe'Shawn Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Mitch Griffis pass to Ke'Shawn Williams for a touchdown (24 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q4TD
LHLondon Humphreys
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
AJ Swann pass to London Humphreys for a touchdown (30 yards)
Wake Forest
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
24-27
Field goal good from 20 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 185.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +11.59 EPA
AJ Swann (Vanderbilt) — 306.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +8.09 EPA

Rushing

Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) — 165.0 yds +0.08 EPA
Tate Carney (Wake Forest) — 117.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
Patrick Smith (Vanderbilt) — 77.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Receiving

Will Sheppard (Vanderbilt) — 8 rec · 87.0 yds +1.41 EPA
Jayden McGowan (Vanderbilt) — 6 rec · 72.0 yds +0.63 EPA
Ke'Shawn Williams (Wake Forest) — 5 rec · 92.0 yds +1.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mitch Griffis	Wake Forest	28	60.7%	185	2	+0.41	+11.59
AJ Swann	Vanderbilt	41	63.4%	306	3	+0.20	+8.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Vanderbilt	Wake Forest
Plays	63	74
EPA / play	+0.072	+0.167
Total EPA	+4.56	+12.34
Success rate	52.4%	44.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.197	+0.414
Rush EPA / play	-0.160	+0.016
Yards	423	484

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Vanderbilt	3	6	-5.68	Interception
Q1	Wake Forest	3	4	-1.96	Field goal
Q1	Vanderbilt	9	26	-1.11	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	9	50	+1.91	Punt
Q1	Vanderbilt	6	14	-1.51	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	9	80	+6.04	Pass TD
Q2	Vanderbilt	5	75	+6.34	Pass TD
Q2	Wake Forest	14	58	+0.87	Rush TD
Q2	Vanderbilt	4	75	+6.48	Pass TD
Q2	Wake Forest	3	4	-0.80	Ended
Q2	Vanderbilt	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	Vanderbilt	4	14	-2.87	Interception
Q2	Wake Forest	2	15	+0.39	Missed FG
Q3	Wake Forest	7	55	+0.84	Field goal
Q3	Vanderbilt	7	74	+0.35	Ended
Q3	Wake Forest	8	98	+2.12	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.15 EPA)
Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · AJ Swann pass intercepted (-4.92 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Fumble (-4.6 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Tate Carney rushes for 74 yards (1st & 10) (+4.6 EPA)
Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · AJ Swann pass to London Humphreys for a touchdown (30 yards) (+4.25 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis pass to Wesley Grimes for 18 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.58 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis pass to Ke'Shawn Williams for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.58 EPA)
Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Sedrick Alexander rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

Wake Forest Demon Deacons controlled the final (36–20) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 185.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Wake Forest at 0.167 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 Vanderbilt Commodores vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Vanderbilt Commodores 20, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 36 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Vanderbilt Commodores vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons won with a final score of 20–36.

Where can I find the Vanderbilt Commodores vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520216.

Who led Vanderbilt Commodores vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons in passing?

Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) led passers with 185.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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