Wake Forest Dominates Oregon State 39-14 in Week 7
Wake Forest overwhelmed Oregon State 39-14 on Saturday in a lopsided affair that saw the Demon Deacons score on nearly every possession. The visiting team jumped out to a 15-0 first-quarter lead, with Deshawn Purdie connecting with Micah Mays Jr. on a 52-yard touchdown pass early in the game. Wake Forest extended its advantage to 25-0 by halftime before adding a 55-yard Purdie-to-Chris Barnes touchdown pass in the third quarter.
Oregon State's offense remained dormant through three quarters before finally scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter. Cornell Hatcher Jr. recorded one of the Beavers' lone bright spots with a 29-yard touchdown run late in the game. The game went over the posted total of 48 points and Wake Forest covered the 1.5-point spread decisively.
Micah Mays Jr. led receivers with 69 receiving yards for Wake Forest, while Gabarri Johnson led all passers with 45 yards for Oregon State. The victory marked a dominant performance by the Demon Deacons, who controlled the game from start to finish.
AI-generated recap · Aug 9, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 39 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
Scoring Timeline
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Box Score
| Statistic | Wake Forest | Oregon State |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 14-28 | 19-42 |
| Pass Yards | 270 | 175 |
| Rush Yards | 198 | 134 |
| Total Yards | 468 | 309 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| 3rd Down | 1-9 | 5-17 |
| Penalties | 12-109 | 9-70 |
| Possession | 24:48 | 35:12 |

