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Wake Forest Demon Deacons Face Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Football Showdown

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons, with a record of 3-1, faced off against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, standing at 2-2, in a game that concluded with a score of 16-30. The Demon Deacons' efforts were not enough to secure victory on their home turf at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.


Nov 14, 2020; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrates with tight end Connor Hebbeler (40) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The game saw the Wake Forest Demon Deacons put up a valiant fight. The team's rushing attack was particularly effective, amassing 224 yards over 52 attempts and scoring one touchdown from a seven-yard dash into the end zone. This ground game success contributed to an impressive total of 29 first downs for the team. In addition to their running prowess, the Demon Deacons also managed to complete one field goal from within the 29-yard line and successfully converted all three red zone opportunities presented during the game.


Despite these efforts, turnovers proved costly for Wake Forest as they fumbled four times throughout the contest and lost possession once. Their passing game also struggled against Georgia Tech's defense; although they completed one touchdown pass and achieved an average gain of nearly five yards per play across all plays run during the game.


Georgia Tech capitalized on these mistakes by scoring thirty points against Wake Forest. They demonstrated efficiency when it mattered most by taking advantage of scoring opportunities in both halves of play.


As for special teams performance, Wake Forest had two punts averaging thirty-two yards each but did not manage any blocked punts or punt return touchdowns that could have shifted momentum in their favor. Additionally, while kickoffs covered two hundred fifty-nine yards with two touchbacks out of four attempts made by Wake Forest's special teams unit.


Looking ahead after this setback, fans can mark their calendars for when The Wake Forest Demon Deacons take on Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on October 7th at 7:30 PM local time. This upcoming contest will be broadcasted live on ACC Network for supporters unable to make it to Clemson but eager to follow along as The Demon Deacons aim to bounce back from this defeat.

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