SYRACUSE, NY -- John Wolford passed for three touchdowns and ran for three more, accounting for 499 yards of total offense, and Wake Forest overcame a 14-yard halftime deficit to defeat Syracuse 64-43 on Saturday and clinch a bowl berth.
Wolford was 25-of-38 for 363 yards passing and he rushed for 136 more, the first 100-plus-yard game rushing in his career. He has accounted for 69 touchdowns in his career, shattering the school record of 65.
Wolford scored on runs of 3, 9, and 29 yards. His 29-yard run with 11:48 in the game gave Wake Forest a 47-43 lead and capped a furious rally.