SMU Mustangs 12–13 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated SMU Mustangs 13–12 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: SMU Mustangs 12, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 13.

Game summary

Wake Forest Demon Deacons edged SMU Mustangs 13–12 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 6 plays.
Passing leader: No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Purdie (Wake Forest) — 140.0 pass yds, +0.13 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #2 J.Hudson caught at Wake F40 — 1 rec, 18.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wake Forest (-0.318/play) vs SMU (-0.443/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	0	6	6	0	12
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	3	6	0	3	13

Scoring Map

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

SMUSMU Mustangs

+3OPP 8

+3OPP 19

OPP EZ

+3OPP 18

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

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Scoring timeline

6 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
SMU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 36 yards
Wake Forest
Q2TD
#E#84 E.Falayi caught at 06
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-9
#84 E.Falayi caught at 06 catch for a touchdown (12 yards)
SMU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 35 yards
SMU
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Rushing touchdown
Wake Forest
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 50 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Purdie (Wake Forest) — 140.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +2.43 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 R.Ashford (Wake Forest) — 0.0 yds · -1.00 EPA/play -3.99 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings (SMU) — -1.0 yds · -4.39 EPA/play -4.39 EPA

Receiving

#2 J.Hudson caught at Wake F40 (SMU) — 1 rec · 18.0 yds -0.56 EPA
#82 R.Maryland caught at 45 (SMU) — 1 rec · 49.0 yds +4.16 EPA
#10 C.Barnes caught at 17 (Wake Forest) — 1 rec · 32.0 yds +1.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Purdie	Wake Forest	19	52.6%	140	+0.13	+2.43
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 R.Ashford	Wake Forest	4	25.0%	0	-1.00	-3.99
No Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings	SMU	1	0.0%	-1	-4.39	-4.39
Shotgun #2 R.Ashford	Wake Forest	6	33.3%	10	-0.96	-5.73
Shotgun #7 K.Jennings	SMU	11	36.4%	28	-0.78	-8.60
o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings	SMU	28	57.1%	143	-0.34	-9.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	Wake Forest
Plays	67	72
EPA / play	-0.443	-0.318
Total EPA	-29.67	-22.87
Success rate	19.4%	30.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.566	-0.400
Rush EPA / play	-0.261	-0.209
Yards	246	343

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	SMU	4	2	-3.43	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	2	-2	-2.75	Punt
Q1	SMU	4	8	-4.34	Ended
Q1	Wake Forest	3	-12	-4.54	Punt
Q1	SMU	3	-2	-2.96	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	6	12	-1.82	Field goal
Q1	SMU	3	2	-2.99	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	3	3	-3.11	Punt
Q1	SMU	11	47	-0.49	Field goal
Q2	Wake Forest	3	1	-2.94	Punt
Q2	SMU	2	-1	-5.17	Fumble
Q2	Wake Forest	2	14	+2.25	Pass TD
Q2	SMU	3	9	-1.12	Punt
Q2	Wake Forest	3	7	-2.71	Punt
Q2	SMU	7	69	+1.33	Field goal
Q2	Wake Forest	5	27	-1.42	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Fumble (-9.98 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Shotgun #5 D.Purdie pass intercepted (-6.48 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Fumble (-4.93 EPA)
Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Fumble (-4.39 EPA)
Q2 · SMU Mustangs · o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass to #82 R.Maryland caught at 45 for 49 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.16 EPA)
Q1 · SMU Mustangs · o Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass to #8 Y.Knight caught at 41 for 21 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.52 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Punt for 4 yards (-3.4 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Purdie pass to #10 C.Barnes caught at Wake F27 for 15 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

Wake Forest Demon Deacons controlled the final (13–12) in Week 9.
Passing edge: No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Purdie (Wake Forest) — 140.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wake Forest at -0.318 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 SMU Mustangs vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

SMU Mustangs 12, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 13 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons won with a final score of 12–13.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752942.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons in passing?

No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Purdie (Wake Forest) led passers with 140.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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