Western Carolina Catamounts at Wake Forest Demon Deacons: September 6, 2025
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat the Western Carolina Catamounts 42-10 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on September 6, 2025 (2025 season).
Most passing yards: Deshawn Purdie (Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 42). Most rushing yards: Ty Clark III (Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 19). Most receiving yards: Malik Knight (Western Carolina Catamounts, 56); Chris Barnes (Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 149).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 42 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | WCU | WAKE |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 204 | 269 |
| Rushing yards | 34 | 273 |
| Rushing attempts | 33 | 31 |
| Completions | 26 | 16 |
| Pass attempts | 43 | 26 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks | 0 | 5 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: Western Carolina Catamounts 204, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 269.
- Rushing yards: Western Carolina Catamounts 34, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 273.
- The Wake Forest Demon Deacons' biggest edge came in the 1st quarter (21-0).
Player lines
- Josiah Thomas (WCU TE): 2 REC, 15 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Malik Knight (WCU WR): 5 REC, 56 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Carlos Hernandez (WAKE WR): 1 REC, 1 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Chris Barnes (WAKE WR): 6 REC, 149 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Deshawn Purdie (WAKE QB): 3 CMP, 4 ATT, 42 PASS YDS, 1 PASS TD, 0 INT, 0 CAR, 0 RUSH YDS
- Jeremiah Melvin (WAKE WR): 2 REC, 30 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Kamrean Johnson (WAKE TE): 2 REC, 10 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Ty Clark III (WAKE RB): 7 CAR, 19 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 9 REC YDS
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Head-to-head
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- Western Carolina Catamounts' next game: Western Carolina Catamounts at Cincinnati Bearcats, September 12, 2026
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons' previous game: Kennesaw State Owls at Wake Forest Demon Deacons, August 29, 2025
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons' next game: NC State Wolfpack at Wake Forest Demon Deacons, September 11, 2025
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