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Wake Forest Demon Deacons Dominate Vanderbilt Commodores at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Football Showdown

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons, with a 2-0 record, hosted the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-1) in a football game that ended 36-20 in favor of the home team. The Demon Deacons displayed an impressive offensive performance at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, amassing a total of 484 yards and scoring four touchdowns.


Sep 9, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Tate Carney (30) is tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back BJ Diakite (33) during the second quarter at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

The Wake Forest offense was firing on all cylinders as they rushed for an outstanding 288 yards. A highlight was a remarkable 74-yard run, contributing to their average of six yards per carry. The passing game also added to the dynamic offense with 196 yards through the air and two touchdowns; one pass completed for a significant gain of 34 yards. The quarterback's precision was notable with a completion percentage of approximately 65 percent and no interceptions.


Special teams contributed to Wake Forest's victory as well, with field goal kickers successfully making three out of four attempts, including one from an impressive distance of 44 yards. Kickoffs were equally effective, resulting in six touchbacks from eight attempts.


Sep 9, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Tate Carney (30) watches the snap to quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) during the second quarter against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, the Demon Deacons managed to sack the opposing quarterback twice for a loss of eight yards and recorded two interceptions that were returned for a total of 66 yards. Their defensive efforts limited Vanderbilt's scoring opportunities throughout the game.


Vanderbilt's effort should not go unnoticed despite falling short against Wake Forest. They put up twenty points on the scoreboard and used all three timeouts strategically but could not overcome Wake Forest's robust defense and explosive offense.


Sep 9, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back DaShawn Jones (10) chases Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Junior Sherrill (85) during the second half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate watching their next game when the Wake Forest Demon Deacons visit Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium to face off against Old Dominion Monarchs on September 16th at noon Eastern Time (4:00 PM GMT). This upcoming contest will be broadcasted on ESPN2 for fans who wish to follow along as their team seeks another victory in this season’s campaign.

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