Wake Forest Demon Deacons 12–17 Clemson Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2023

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 17–12 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Wake Forest Demon Deacons 12, Clemson Tigers 17.

Game summary

Clemson Tigers edged Wake Forest Demon Deacons 17–12 in Week 6 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 131.0 pass yds, +0.10 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Will Shipley — 101.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jahmal Banks — 8 rec, 63.0 yds.
EPA edge: Clemson (+0.074/play) vs Wake Forest (-0.244/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	3	0	3	6	12
Clemson Tigers	0	6	3	6	17

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 18

+3OPP 5

OPP EZ

CLEMClemson Tigers

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Wake Forest
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 35 yards
Clemson
Q2TD
CKCade Klubnik
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Cade Klubnik rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Clemson
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 25 yards
Wake Forest
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 22 yards
Clemson
Q4TD
WSWill Shipley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Will Shipley rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q4TD
DCDemond Claiborne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Demond Claiborne rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 131.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +2.82 EPA
Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest) — 130.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -13.61 EPA

Rushing

Will Shipley (Clemson) — 101.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) — 62.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD -0.36 EPA

Receiving

Jahmal Banks (Wake Forest) — 8 rec · 63.0 yds -0.29 EPA
Beaux Collins (Clemson) — 5 rec · 50.0 yds +0.75 EPA
Jake Briningstool (Clemson) — 5 rec · 30.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cade Klubnik	Clemson	28	64.3%	131	0	+0.10	+2.82
Mitch Griffis	Wake Forest	29	48.3%	130	0	-0.47	-13.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wake Forest	Clemson
Plays	63	69
EPA / play	-0.244	+0.074
Total EPA	-15.34	+5.11
Success rate	38.1%	49.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.469	+0.101
Rush EPA / play	-0.051	+0.056
Yards	256	346

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Wake Forest	4	17	-0.45	Punt
Q1	Clemson	3	9	-1.23	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	5	12	-2.56	Punt
Q1	Clemson	2	7	-4.36	Fumble
Q1	Wake Forest	4	7	-4.00	Ended
Q1	Clemson	3	3	-1.93	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	6	28	-1.62	Field goal
Q1	Clemson	15	83	+7.40	Rush TD
Q2	Wake Forest	6	19	-1.27	Punt
Q2	Clemson	3	6	-1.07	Punt
Q2	Wake Forest	2	24	-4.43	Fumble
Q2	Clemson	6	20	-1.45	Punt
Q2	Wake Forest	8	18	-1.51	Missed FG
Q3	Clemson	14	76	+3.57	Field goal
Q3	Wake Forest	11	64	+0.19	Field goal
Q3	Clemson	7	41	-0.28	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Fumble (-4.35 EPA)
Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Fumble (-4.22 EPA)
Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Will Shipley rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+3.45 EPA)
Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik pass to Beaux Collins for 10 yards (4th & 5) (+3.41 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Punt (-2.6 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis to Jahmal Banks — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.55 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Demond Claiborne rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+2.49 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis pass to Jahmal Banks for 9 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

Clemson Tigers controlled the final (17–12) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 131.0 yds.
EPA edge: Clemson at 0.074 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Clemson Tigers?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 12, Clemson Tigers 17 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 12–17.

Where can I find the Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525517.

Who led Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Cade Klubnik (Clemson) led passers with 131.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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