Wake Forest blocks late FG attempt to beat App State 20-19
Quarterback John Wolford figured Wake Forest had lost its chance to escape the mountains with a win over Appalachian State when the Deacons jumped offside on a late field goal attempt.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
20
Appalachian State Mountaineers
19
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAKE | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 20 |
| APP | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 19 |
Kidd Brewer Stadium · 35,126 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Merrimack Warriors | W 77-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | W 51-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ California Golden Bears | W 41-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ NC State Wolfpack | W 38-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Stanford Cardinal | W 57-3 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 7:22 20-19
Mike Weaver 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:35 17-19
Michael Rubino 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:24 17-16
Cam Serigne 6 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Touchdown 7:02 10-16
T.J. Watkins 84 Yd pass from Taylor Lamb (Michael Rubino Kick)
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Touchdown 7:52 10-9
Greg Dortch 10 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Field Goal 1:58 3-9
Michael Rubino 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:49 3-6
Levi Duffield 20 Yd pass from Taylor Lamb (Michael Rubino PAT blocked)
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Field Goal 11:04 3-0
Mike Weaver 27 Yd Field Goal
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WAKE
1 play, -12 yards, 0:05 · End of Game
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APP 0:05
10 plays, 32 yards, 1:37 · Missed FG
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WAKE 1:42
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:31 · Punt
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APP 2:13
10 plays, 25 yards, 5:09 · Punt
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WAKE 7:22
10 plays, 71 yards, 3:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:22 20-19
Mike Weaver 25 Yd Field Goal
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APP 10:35
5 plays, 36 yards, 1:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:35 17-19
Michael Rubino 39 Yd Field Goal
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WAKE 12:27
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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APP 14:12
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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WAKE 1:03
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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APP 1:58
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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WAKE 3:24
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:24 17-16
Cam Serigne 6 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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APP 7:02
2 plays, 82 yards, 0:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:02 10-16
T.J. Watkins 84 Yd pass from Taylor Lamb (Michael Rubino Kick)
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WAKE 7:52
9 plays, 97 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:52 10-9
Greg Dortch 10 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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APP 11:05
9 plays, 31 yards, 3:55 · Punt
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APP
6 plays, 55 yards, 0:53 · Missed FG
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WAKE 0:53
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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APP 1:58
8 plays, 52 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:58 3-9
Michael Rubino 38 Yd Field Goal
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WAKE 5:41
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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APP 7:35
6 plays, 10 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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WAKE 10:10
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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APP 11:27
10 plays, 39 yards, 5:41 · Punt
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WAKE 2:08
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:41 · Punt
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APP 2:49
7 plays, 49 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:49 3-6
Levi Duffield 20 Yd pass from Taylor Lamb (Michael Rubino PAT blocked)
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WAKE 5:56
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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APP 7:17
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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WAKE 9:06
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:42 · Punt
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APP 9:48
5 plays, 34 yards, 1:16 · Downs
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WAKE 11:04
11 plays, 65 yards, 3:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:04 3-0
Mike Weaver 27 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
WAKE
APP
18
1st Downs
27
4-16
3rd down efficiency
7-20
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
344
Total Yards
494
176
Passing
372
14/27
Comp/Att
26/52
6.5
Yards per pass
7.2
168
Rushing
122
40
Rushing Attempts
35
4.2
Yards per rush
3.5
8-66
Penalties
7-65
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
24:16
Possession
35:44
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