SMU Mustangs at Wake Forest Demon Deacons: October 25, 2025
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat the SMU Mustangs 13-12 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on October 25, 2025 (2025 season).
Most passing yards: Kevin Jennings (SMU Mustangs, 171); Deshawn Purdie (Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 183). Most rushing yards: Chris Johnson Jr. (SMU Mustangs, 29); Ty Clark III (Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 12). Most receiving yards: Yamir Knight (SMU Mustangs, 32); Chris Barnes (Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 66).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Mustangs | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | SMU | WAKE |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 171 | 216 |
| Rushing yards | 75 | 85 |
| Rushing attempts | 28 | 35 |
| Completions | 21 | 18 |
| Pass attempts | 39 | 37 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks | 2 | 1 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: SMU Mustangs 171, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 216.
- Rushing yards: SMU Mustangs 75, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 85.
- The Wake Forest Demon Deacons' biggest edge came in the 1st quarter (3-0).
Player lines
- Chris Johnson Jr. (SMU RB): 8 CAR, 29 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 1 REC YDS
- Derrick McFall (SMU WR): 4 REC, 17 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Kevin Jennings (SMU QB): 21 CMP, 39 ATT, 171 PASS YDS, 0 PASS TD, 1 INT, 3 CAR, 7 RUSH YDS
- Yamir Knight (SMU WR): 2 REC, 32 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Chris Barnes (WAKE WR): 5 REC, 66 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Deshawn Purdie (WAKE QB): 14 CMP, 26 ATT, 183 PASS YDS, 0 PASS TD, 2 INT, 5 CAR, 3 RUSH YDS
- Kamrean Johnson (WAKE TE): 1 REC, 25 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Micah Mays Jr. (WAKE WR): 2 REC, 30 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Ty Clark III (WAKE RB): 4 CAR, 12 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 11 REC YDS
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Head-to-head
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- Wake Forest Demon Deacons' previous game: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Oregon State Beavers, October 11, 2025
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons' next game: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Florida State Seminoles, November 1, 2025
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