Wolford throws 4 TD passes, Wake Forest tops Texas A&M 55-52
John Wolford threw for 400 yards and four touchdowns, and Matt Colburn ran for 150 yards and the go-ahead score in Wake Forest's 55-52 victory over Texas A&M on Friday in the Belk Bowl.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
55
Texas A&M Aggies
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAKE | 17 | 21 | 3 | 14 | 55 |
| TA&M | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 52 |
Bank of America Stadium · 32,784 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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:18 55-52
Matt Colburn 1 Yd Run (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Touchdown 5:52 48-52
Jhamon Ausbon 13 Yd pass from Nick Starkel (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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Touchdown 9:06 48-45
Cade Carney 1 Yd Run (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Field Goal 12:39 41-45
Daniel LaCamera 19 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:59 41-42
Keith Ford 1 Yd Run (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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Field Goal 5:55 41-35
Mike Weaver 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:51 38-35
Christian Kirk 9 Yd pass from Nick Starkel (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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Touchdown 0:18 38-28
Christian Kirk 10 Yd pass from Nick Starkel (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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Touchdown 4:33 38-21
Cam Serigne 37 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Touchdown 7:31 31-21
Christian Kirk 52 Yd pass from Nick Starkel (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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Touchdown 12:21 31-14
Jessie Bates III 59 Yd Punt Return (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Touchdown 13:25 24-14
Tabari Hines 7 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Field Goal 1:33 17-14
Mike Weaver 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:47 14-14
Tabari Hines 7 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Touchdown 8:47 7-14
Scotty Washington 50 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Touchdown 11:04 0-14
Trayveon Williams 2 Yd Run (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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Touchdown 12:48 0-7
Charles Oliver 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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WAKE
1 play, -1 yard, 0:28 · End of Game
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TA&M 0:28
8 plays, 24 yards, 1:50 · Downs
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WAKE 2:18
13 plays, 69 yards, 3:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:18 55-52
Matt Colburn 1 Yd Run (Mike Weaver Kick)
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TA&M 5:52
10 plays, 72 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:52 48-52
Jhamon Ausbon 13 Yd pass from Nick Starkel (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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WAKE 9:06
11 plays, 69 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:06 48-45
Cade Carney 1 Yd Run (Mike Weaver Kick)
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TA&M 12:39
7 plays, 35 yards, 2:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:39 41-45
Daniel LaCamera 19 Yd Field Goal
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WAKE 0:29
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:30 · Fumble
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TA&M 1:59
7 plays, 67 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:59 41-42
Keith Ford 1 Yd Run (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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WAKE 3:56
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:08 · Fumble
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TA&M 5:04
4 plays, 23 yards, 0:51 · Interception
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WAKE 5:55
10 plays, 75 yards, 2:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:55 41-35
Mike Weaver 27 Yd Field Goal
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TA&M 8:14
8 plays, 33 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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WAKE 11:09
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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TA&M 12:51
4 plays, 64 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:51 38-35
Christian Kirk 9 Yd pass from Nick Starkel (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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WAKE 13:49
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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WAKE
1 play, -1 yard, 0:18 · End of Half
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TA&M 0:18
9 plays, 80 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:18 38-28
Christian Kirk 10 Yd pass from Nick Starkel (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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WAKE 2:17
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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TA&M 3:33
3 plays, 23 yards, 1:00 · Fumble
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WAKE 4:33
3 plays, 47 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:33 38-21
Cam Serigne 37 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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TA&M 5:26
3 plays, -9 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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WAKE 6:22
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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TA&M 7:31
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:31 31-21
Christian Kirk 52 Yd pass from Nick Starkel (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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WAKE 8:21
8 plays, 63 yards, 2:27 · Missed FG
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TA&M 10:48
6 plays, 61 yards, 1:33 · Fumble
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TA&M 12:21
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:04 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:21 31-14
Jessie Bates III 59 Yd Punt Return (Mike Weaver Kick)
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WAKE 13:25
9 plays, 83 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:25 24-14
Tabari Hines 7 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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TA&M 0:38
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:55 · Punt
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Team Stats
WAKE
TA&M
31
1st Downs
32
9-21
3rd down efficiency
6-15
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
646
Total Yards
614
400
Passing
499
32/49
Comp/Att
42/63
8.2
Yards per pass
7.9
246
Rushing
115
48
Rushing Attempts
31
5.1
Yards per rush
3.7
4-45
Penalties
7-75
2
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
30:10
Possession
29:50
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