Elon at Wake Forest - 2023 Matchup Preview
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Thursday, August 31st 2023 (7:00 PM EDT)
Wake Forest -33.5 (53.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
Wake Forest 37 - Elon: 17

 
Phoenix (0 - 1) (1 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 17 - 37 (17 - 37 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: -5  (SP+ WAKE -8)
WAKE Win prob: 100% | Cover: 46%
Demon Deacons (4 - 8) (4 - 8 - 0)
Coach Dave Clawson (62 - 53)
Avg Score : 20 - 27 (22 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#122)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Elon's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31 Elon at Wake Forest+33.553.5L 17 - 37OY

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Predictions for Elon's Schedule
Wake Forest's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31 Wake Forest vs Elon-33.553.5W 37 - 17ON
Sat 9/9 Wake Forest vs Vanderbilt-9.555.0W 36 - 20OY
Sat 9/16 Wake Forest at Old Dominion-13.560.0W 27 - 24UN
Sat 9/23 Wake Forest vs Georgia Tech-3.558.5L 16 - 30UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/7 Wake Forest at Clemson+21.053.5L 12 - 17UY
Sat 10/14 Wake Forest at Virginia Tech+1.548.5L 13 - 30UN
Sat 10/21 Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh+3.045.0W 21 - 17UY
Sat 10/28 Wake Forest vs Florida State+21.053.5L 16 - 41ON
Thu 11/2 Wake Forest at Duke+6.541.0L 21 - 24OY
Sat 11/11 Wake Forest vs NC State-0.542.5L 6 - 26UN
Sat 11/18 Wake Forest at Notre Dame+22.547.5L 7 - 45ON
Sat 11/25 Wake Forest at Syracuse+3.043.5L 31 - 35ON

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Predictions for Wake Forest's Schedule
Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
ELON0%170%000%000%370%0%0000
WAKE#122 (.07)41% (76)20.342% (85)2.97 (97)13042% (65)1963.03 (124)#89 (.21)41% (49)27.240% (40)42% (74)4.25 (110)38.81.81.3
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
ELON0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WAKE#104 (.13)42% (81)43% (79)3 (79)13141% (75)2403.2 (121)#118 (.27)51% (134)48% (110)53% (133)4.12 (99)45.91.81.4



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
ELON Offense117170%00000000%0%0%0%0%
WAKE Defense1227.225.240.5%4.251.3 - - - - - 51%48%40%42%17%.21
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
ELON Defense137370%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
WAKE Offense1220.32241.4%3.031.8203261301963.354%45%42%42%24%.07

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Elon10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Wake Forest1229:0519.934%42%4.138.81.81.35.81.9130.7
Run Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
ELON Offense10%0%000000%0%0
WAKE Defense1251% (79)40% (40) - - - - .06 (25)3.11 (71)64% (20)11% (31)0.89 (24)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
ELON Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
WAKE Offense1254% (35)42% (85)39130.43.313 (108).02 (124)2.97 (97)63% (122)15% (132)0.79 (132)

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
ELON Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
WAKE Defense1248% (54)42% (74) - - - - - - 8 (100).4 (120)1.7 (113)33% (53)29% (46).4 (105)5% (102)2.3 (127)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
ELON Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
WAKE Offense1245% (101)42% (65)1626.81967.312.314 (106)12 (85).19 (98)1.6 (81)31% (53)29% (77).24 (96)9% (131)1.9 (110)

Elon's Power Ratings
Elon's Power Rating: NR
Elon's Offense Rating: NR
Elon's Defense Rating: NR
2023 Talent Rating:  #190
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Elon's 2023 Expected Record: -
Elon's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Elon's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Elon's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average CAA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Elon:    Wake Forest: -4.95

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Elon:    Wake Forest: -7.5




Wake Forest's Power Ratings
Wake Forest's Power Rating: -4.95  #103
Wake Forest's Offense Rating: 9.55  #123
Wake Forest's Defense Rating: 10.54  #80
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4  #63
Wake Forest's 2023 Expected Record: 3.80 - 8.20
Wake Forest's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -7.5  #92
Wake Forest's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.5  #101
Wake Forest's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.7  #66

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482


Elon Scoring
Offense: 17 PPG
Offense on Road: 17
Defense: 37 PPG
Defense on Road: 37

Elon's 2023 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Wake Forest 34
Elon 24

Total Points: 58

Based on Last 4 Games
Wake Forest 39
Elon 25

Total Points: 64

Based on Entire Season
Wake Forest 29
Elon 22

Total Points: 51
Wake Forest Scoring
Offense: 20.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 22
Defense: 27.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.2

Wake Forest's 2023 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202308/31Wake Forest37Elon17Wake Forest -33.5Elon53.5Over
201909/21Wake Forest49Elon7Wake Forest -29.5Wake Forest58.5Under
201509/03Wake Forest41Elon3
200909/19Wake Forest35Elon7
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Wake Forest411 Overs
Elon011 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams4 - 01 - 11 - 10 - 0
Road Teams0 - 41 - 10 - 01 - 1

(#NR) ELON at (#103) WAKE
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatELONWAKE
Power RatePwrNR #103
SP+SP+NR #92
Perf GradeGradeNR #56
OffenseOffNR #63
DefenseDefNR #45
Spec TeamsSTNR #44
TalentTal #190 #1
Blue ChipsBC%NR #63
Elon on Offense
CategoryCat
ELON OffWAKE Def
Perf GradePerfNR #45
SuccessSucNR #49
ExplosiveExpNR #82
PPAPPANR #89
PowerPwrNR #80
SP+SP+NR #66
Pts POPPONR #110
HavocHavNR #61
Elon Run Game
CategoryCat
ELON OffWAKE Def
Run GameRunNR #48
Run SuccessRSucNR #40
Run ExplRExpNR #24
PPAExpNR #25
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #71
Stuff RateStuffNR #94
TackleTak -  #16
Elon Pass Game
CategoryCat
ELON OffWAKE Def
Pass GamePassNR #62
Pass SuccessPSucNR #74
Pass ExplPExlNR #113
PPAExpNR #120
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNR #72
F7 HavocF7NR #31
DB HavocDBNR #102
Wake Forest on Offense
CategoryCatWAKE OffELON Def
Perf GradePerf #63NR
SuccessSuc #76NR
ExplosiveExp #123NR
PPAPPA #122NR
PowerPwr #123NR
SP+SP+ #101NR
Pts POPPO #124NR
HavocHav #133NR
Wake Forest Run Game
CategoryCat
WAKE OffELON Def
Run GameRun #123NR
Run SuccessRSuc #85NR
Run ExplRExp #132NR
PPAExp #124NR
Run BlockR Blk #8 -
OL YdsOLY #97NR
Stuff RateStuff #100NR
TackleTak - NR
Wake Forest Pass Game
CategoryCatWAKE OffELON Def
Pass GamePass #116NR
Pass SuccessPSuc #65NR
Pass ExplPExl #81NR
PPAExp #98NR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #29NR
F7 HavocF7 #132NR
DB HavocDB #131NR
Program Comparison
WAKE 5 Year Profile: Declining Top G5
'25 Profile: Down to Average G5

ELON 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in BB&T Field
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 75° - Wind: 5 mph
Rematch from Week 1
Wake Forest -33.5 (53.5)
Wake Forest won vs Elon this year (37-17)

Previous Matchups
Wake Forest beat Elon in 2023 (37-17)

  
ELON's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jalen Hampton115705.214
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Johncarlos Miller II9126314.045

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ELON's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dj Hamilton90000
Caleb Curtain60003
Cazeem Moore62000
Ishmel Atkins50000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dj Hamilton90000
Caleb Curtain60003
Cazeem Moore62000
Ishmel Atkins50000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Caleb Curtain60003
Dj Hamilton90000
Cazeem Moore62000

WAKE's OC Warren Ruggiero (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Mitch Griffis12320759%1539987.4
Michael Kern569261%645427.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Demond Claiborne13758654.342
Justice Ellison12054814.651
Tate Carney4924445.074
Mitch Griffis10612821.227
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jahmal Banks59653411.133
Taylor Morin41617215.061
Ke'Shawn Williams38384110.134
Wesley Grimes20339417.049

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WAKE's DC Brad Lambert (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dylan Hazen869130
Jacob Roberts (Tr)8210631
Malik Mustapha805112
Chelen Garnes612205
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jasheen Davis49168102
Jacob Roberts (Tr)8210631
Kendron Wayman354242
Chelen Garnes612205
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Caelen Carson421006
Chelen Garnes612205
Nick Andersen331113