Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 30–29 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 30–29 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 30, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 29.

Game summary

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets edged Wake Forest Demon Deacons 30–29 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Robby Ashford (Wake Forest) — 219.0 pass yds, +0.09 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Haynes King — 98.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Eric Rivers — 7 rec, 67.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wake Forest (+0.029/play) vs Georgia Tech (-0.126/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	3	0	12	6	6	30
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	0	15	3	3	6	29

Scoring Map

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

GTGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 16

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Georgia Tech
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 35 yards
Wake Forest
Q2TD
RARobby Ashford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Robby Ashford rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q2TD
DCDemond Claiborne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Demond Claiborne rushes 27 yards for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
3-15
Field goal good from 24 yards
Wake Forest
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
3-18
Field goal good from 24 yards
Georgia Tech
Q3TD
EREric Rivers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Haynes King pass to Eric Rivers for a touchdown (14 yards)
Georgia Tech
Q3TD
HKHaynes King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Haynes King rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Tech
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 19 yards
Wake Forest
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 29 yards
Georgia Tech
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
21-21
Field goal good from 33 yards
Wake Forest
OTTD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Rushing touchdown
Georgia Tech
OTTD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-27
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Robby Ashford (Wake Forest) — 219.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +2.49 EPA
Deshawn Purdie (Wake Forest) — 14.0 yds · -0.50 EPA/play -1.51 EPA
Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 216.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -2.18 EPA

Rushing

Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 98.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) — 86.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
Robby Ashford (Wake Forest) — 82.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA

Receiving

Eric Rivers (Georgia Tech) — 7 rec · 67.0 yds +0.59 EPA
Isiah Canion (Georgia Tech) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Micah Mays Jr. (Wake Forest) — 2 rec · 65.0 yds -0.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Robby Ashford	Wake Forest	27	48.1%	219	0	+0.09	+2.49
Deshawn Purdie	Wake Forest	3	33.3%	14	0	-0.50	-1.51
Haynes King	Georgia Tech	40	65.0%	216	1	-0.05	-2.18
Marshall Nichols	Georgia Tech	1	100.0%	5	0	-2.97	-2.97
H.King	Georgia Tech	1	100.0%	17	0	—	—

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia Tech	Wake Forest
Plays	83	68
EPA / play	-0.126	+0.029
Total EPA	-9.97	+1.94
Success rate	38.6%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.125	+0.033
Rush EPA / play	-0.127	+0.026
Yards	396	435

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia Tech	7	26	-1.26	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	3	5	-2.06	Punt
Q1	Georgia Tech	6	14	-2.58	Field goal
Q1	Wake Forest	9	28	-1.23	Punt
Q1	Georgia Tech	6	15	-1.95	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	3	4	-1.83	Punt
Q2	Georgia Tech	4	9	-5.83	Ended
Q2	Wake Forest	6	66	+5.18	Rush TD
Q2	Georgia Tech	7	44	-2.04	Ended
Q2	Wake Forest	4	69	+5.31	Rush TD
Q2	Georgia Tech	5	18	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Wake Forest	7	83	+2.64	Field goal
Q2	Georgia Tech	2	3	-0.47	Ended
Q3	Wake Forest	11	68	+1.04	Field goal
Q3	Georgia Tech	13	78	+7.44	Pass TD
Q3	Wake Forest	3	-3	-3.59	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Fumble (-4.83 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King pass to Eric Rivers for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.13 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King pass to Eric Rivers for 17 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.51 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Robby Ashford pass to Sterling Berkhalter for 39 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.31 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Field goal missed (-3.3 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+3.12 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Demond Claiborne rushes 27 yards for a touchdown (+3.1 EPA)
Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Marshall Nichols pass to Will Kiker for 5 yards (4th & 6) (-2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (30–29) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Robby Ashford (Wake Forest) — 219.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wake Forest at 0.029 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 30, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 29 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 30–29.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754546.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons in passing?

Robby Ashford (Wake Forest) led passers with 219.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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