World News – US – Wake Forest seeks first road win of the season at Carrier Dome (scout report)

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman returns to pitch in an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday September 12 February 2020 in Winston-Salem, NCAP

This week’s edition brings us to Saturday’s home game against Wake Forest Both teams are heading in opposite directions in what you might call the middle of the season

Syracuse (1-5, 1-4) have lost their last three games to Duke, Liberty and Clemson at No. 1 Wake Forest (3-2, 2-2) have won their last three games, including a 23 surprise -16 on No 19 Virginia Tech last week

The Oranges put up a valiant effort against the Tigers last week, but there are still glaring gaps to be filled in attack and defense with such a young team due to injuries The Demon Deacons are looking for their first road win of the season

Syracuse broke away with a spectacular 39-30 overtime victory at Carrier Dome in last season’s game against Wake Forest

Wake Forest takes pride in running game Kenneth Walker III and Christian Beal-Smith lead the Demon Deacons’ mighty rushing offense The Wake Forest ground game averages 179 rushing yards per fight, and Walker III leads the team with 449 yards and eight touchdowns Beal-Smith isn’t far behind with 385 yards and four touchdowns that kind of firepower doesn’t bode well for the Syracuse defense as it ranks bottom in the ACC in rushing yards allowed at 235. per game

Carlos « Boogie » Basham is Wake Forest’s defensive anchor Basham received praise from Syracuse coach Dino Babers earlier this week for his ability to bypass offensive linemen and get his hands on the quarterback Basham is tied for second in the CCA, averaging one sack per contest During Wake Forest’s three-game winning streak, the team did not allow more than 24 points Demon Deacons also forced 10 turnovers in that span Syracuse just gave the ball four times against Clemson Overall, Wake Forest is allowing 27 points and 4,478 yards per game Ja’Cquez Williams leads the team with 42 tackles, Carlos Basham Jr has five sacks and Nick Andersen has three interceptions, all of which came in last week’s win over Virginia Tech

Wake Forest’s offense is led by quarterback Sam Hartman, who completed 74 of 117 passes for 1,003 yards, three touchdowns and, most importantly, no interceptions. Their primary targets are receivers Jaquarii Roberson and Donavon Greene as the duo combined for 594 receiving yards and a touchdown. Syracuse retains its lead in national turnover with 17 Will the Orange be able to maintain this momentum against demon deacons?

Wake Forest foot safety Nick Anderson turned heads last week with a three-steal performance against Virginia Tech, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished in the program’s history since 1987. He has also totaled 11 tackles, a high for the team, a performance good enough to earn him a scholarship for next season For his performance against the Hokies, Anderson was named both CCA Defensive Back and Rookie of the Week Anderson has 33 tackles, three interceptions and a fumble recovered in Wake Forest’s first five games

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