Live updates: SMU at Wake Forest
SMU travels to Wake Forest to face the Demon Deacons, aiming to stay perfect in ACC play and improve to 6-2 (4-0) on the season. Follow this page for live updates all game long.
End of third quarter: SMU 12, Wake Forest 10
10/25/2025 01:50:31 PMSMU will head to the fourth quarter with a small advantage. Wake Forest will start the fourth quarter with a 1st and 15 from the SMU 44-yard line. The Mustang defense has played a stellar three quarters, but they need to play lights out for 15 more minutes to secure the win. Head coach Rhett Lashlee prides his teams’ on finishing football games. Closing out the win in the fourth quarter would be a great example of his messaging if SMU can prevail.
SMU takes the lead with a touchdown
10/25/2025 01:40:40 PMThe SMU defense forced a turnover on downs on fourth-and-one for the fourth straight game. This time, the Mustang offense took advantage as running back Shaddie Clayton-Johnson took his carry six yards to the house. SMU took its first lead of the game, 12-10 (after a blocked PAT) with 2:52 remaining in the third quarter.
Halftime: SMU 6, Wake Forest 10
10/25/2025 12:41:11 PMAn overall dreadful performance from the SMU offense sees the Mustangs trailing by four at the break. The Mustang defense dominated the Wake Forest offense all half, holding them to 74 yards of total offense. A turnover frenzy at the end of the half cancelled out the teams’ mistakes, leading to no further scoring. Wake Forest leads by four at the half and will receive the kick off to start the second half.
Wake Forest touchdown
10/25/2025 12:06:44 PMKevin Jennings was strip-sacked inside the Mustangs 15-yard line, gifting Wake Forest golden field position. The Deacs took advantage, as quarterback Robbie Ashford connected with tight end Eni Falayi for the 12-yard touchdown. Wake leads 10-3 with 10:09 left in the first half.
SMU ties the game
10/25/2025 11:55:30 AMThe Mustangs got the ball into the red zone, but the drive stalled after a couple of negative runs. Kicker Sam Keltner knocked the 36-yard field goal through the uprights to tie the game at three. 11:53 left in the second quarter.
End of first quarter: SMU 0, Wake Forest 3
10/25/2025 11:48:03 AMThe SMU offense struggled mightily in that first quarter. Before its most recent drive, the Mustangs totaled 10 yards on five drives. That said, SMU is now moving the ball heading into the second quarter and will have a 1st and 10 at the Wake 44-yard line. The Mustang offense need to improve in the second quarter. Defensively, SMU is dominating Wake Forest, holding the Deacs to -1 yards.
Slow start on offense
10/25/2025 11:34:31 AMThrough six drives both teams have combined for four total yards. Because of a shank from SMU punter Wade McSaprron, Wake start its third drive at the SMU 20-yard line. The Mustang defense stood tall and forced the Deacs to settle for three points. The SMU defensive line is dominating in the early going in Winston-Salem. Wake Forest leads 3-0 with 4:59 remaining in the first quarter.
How to watch SMU at Wake Forest
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 11 a.m. CT
[-/RV] SMU (5-2, 3-0 ACC) at Wake Forest (4-2, 1-2 ACC)
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium – Winston-Salem, N.C.
TV: The CW
Radio: The Ticket – KTCK 96.7 FM/1310 AM | Sirius XM 382
Streaming: SMU App (Google Play | Apple App Store)