Did Wake Forest Demon Deacons' Defense Seal the Victory Against SMU Mustangs?

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons emerged victorious in a closely contested match against the SMU Mustangs, with a final score of 13-12. This win brings the Demon Deacons to a record of 5-2, while the Mustangs now stand at 5-3. The game took place at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, where an enthusiastic crowd of 28,358 witnessed this nail-biting encounter.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw both teams testing each other's defenses. The Demon Deacons managed to put points on the board first with a successful field goal by Connor Calvert from 29 yards out. This early lead set the tone for what would be a defensive battle throughout.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Robby Ashford connected with Eni Falayi for a crucial touchdown pass that extended Wake's lead. However, SMU responded with two field goals of their own before halftime, narrowing their deficit and keeping them within striking distance.

Third Quarter

The third quarter was dominated by SMU as they scored another pair of field goals to take their first lead of the game. Despite this setback, Wake's defense remained resolute under pressure and prevented any touchdowns from being scored by their opponents.

Fourth Quarter

As tensions rose in the fourth quarter, it was once again Connor Calvert who delivered for Wake Forest with his second successful field goal attempt—this time from an impressive distance of 50 yards—which ultimately proved decisive in securing victory for his team.

Throughout this intense matchup between these two formidable teams—the "Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs SMU Mustangs final score" reflected how pivotal defensive plays were instrumental not only during key moments but also when determining outcomes overall; particularly evident through standout performances such as Gabe Kirschke’s sack alongside forced fumble recovery efforts made possible thanks largely due diligence shown defensively across all quarters played today!

Looking ahead: fans can catch up next week when our beloved "Deacs" face off against Florida State Seminoles scheduled November 1st at Bobby Bowden Field located within Doak Campbell Stadium situated Tallahassee FL starting promptly @7:30 PM EDT broadcast live via ACC Network satellite channel #612 available nationwide!

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