Florida State Seminoles 41–16 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Florida State Seminoles defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 41–16 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Florida State Seminoles 41, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 16.

Game summary

Florida State Seminoles rolled past Wake Forest Demon Deacons 41–16 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Jordan Travis (Florida State) — 362.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.29 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Demond Claiborne — 22.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Keon Coleman — 7 rec, 66.0 yds.
EPA edge: Florida State (+0.202/play) vs Wake Forest (-0.059/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida State Seminoles	9	21	0	6	41
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	0	6	9	0	16

Scoring Map

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

FSUFlorida State Seminoles

+3OPP 29

+3OPP 17

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Florida State
Q1TD
JTJordan Travis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jordan Travis rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
Florida State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 46 yards
Wake Forest
Q2TD
KWKe'Shawn Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Ke'Shawn Williams rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Florida State
Q2TD
KCKeon Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Jordan Travis pass to Keon Coleman for a touchdown (29 yards)
Florida State
Q2TD
TBTrey Benson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Jordan Travis pass to Trey Benson for a touchdown (80 yards)
Florida State
Q2TD
KCKeon Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
Jordan Travis pass to Keon Coleman for a touchdown (14 yards)
Florida State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
30-6
Field goal good from 34 yards
Wake Forest
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
30-9
Field goal good from 24 yards
Wake Forest
Q3TD
TCTate Carney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Tate Carney rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Florida State
Q4TD
TBTrey Benson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-15
Trey Benson rushes 18 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jordan Travis (Florida State) — 362.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +10.42 EPA
Tate Rodemaker (Florida State) — 23.0 yds · +1.70 EPA/play +1.70 EPA
Santino Marucci (Wake Forest) — -6.0 yds · -1.52 EPA/play -1.52 EPA

Rushing

Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) — 22.0 yds -0.47 EPA
Justice Ellison (Wake Forest) — 92.0 yds +0.42 EPA
Trey Benson (Florida State) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

Keon Coleman (Florida State) — 7 rec · 66.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Jahmal Banks (Wake Forest) — 4 rec · 58.0 yds +0.31 EPA
Jaheim Bell (Florida State) — 4 rec · 51.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan Travis	Florida State	36	61.1%	362	3	+0.29	+10.42
Tate Rodemaker	Florida State	1	100.0%	23	0	+1.70	+1.70
Santino Marucci	Wake Forest	1	0.0%	-6	0	-1.52	-1.52
Mitch Griffis	Wake Forest	20	30.0%	76	0	-0.18	-3.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida State	Wake Forest
Plays	66	65
EPA / play	+0.202	-0.059
Total EPA	+13.34	-3.83
Success rate	47.0%	32.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.328	-0.245
Rush EPA / play	+0.042	+0.030
Yards	508	255

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida State	9	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	Wake Forest	5	10	-2.71	Punt
Q1	Florida State	5	22	-1.34	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	3	1	-3.01	Punt
Q1	Florida State	3	8	-2.10	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	3	4	-1.56	Punt
Q1	Florida State	6	21	-1.87	Field goal
Q1	Wake Forest	7	75	+6.41	Rush TD
Q2	Florida State	3	57	+4.23	Pass TD
Q2	Wake Forest	3	-4	-2.48	Punt
Q2	Florida State	3	15	-1.16	Punt
Q2	Wake Forest	3	-5	-2.99	Punt
Q2	Florida State	1	80	+6.03	Pass TD
Q2	Wake Forest	3	-2	-1.67	Punt
Q2	Florida State	5	66	+5.35	Pass TD
Q2	Wake Forest	3	-2	-0.65	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Florida State Seminoles · Jordan Travis pass to Trey Benson for a touchdown (80 yards) (+6.03 EPA)
Q2 · Florida State Seminoles · Jordan Travis pass to Keon Coleman for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.79 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Justice Ellison rushes for 51 yards (2nd & 5) (+3.77 EPA)
Q1 · Florida State Seminoles · Jordan Travis rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+3.63 EPA)
Q2 · Florida State Seminoles · Jordan Travis pass to Keon Coleman for a touchdown (29 yards) (+2.98 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis pass to Taylor Morin for 19 yards (2nd & 11) (+2.89 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis pass to Jahmal Banks for 12 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.88 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Mitch Griffis to Cameron Hite — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

Florida State Seminoles controlled the final (41–16) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Jordan Travis (Florida State) — 362.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Florida State at 0.202 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Florida State Seminoles vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Florida State Seminoles 41, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 16 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Florida State Seminoles vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Florida State Seminoles won with a final score of 41–16.

Where can I find the Florida State Seminoles vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525536.

Who led Florida State Seminoles vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons in passing?

Jordan Travis (Florida State) led passers with 362.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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