Villanova at Wake Forest

Saturday, October 3, 1953

Wake Forest beat Villanova 18–⁠12. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayVillanova4–⁠6 in 1953
12
HomeWake Forest3–⁠6–⁠1 in 1953
18

FinalHigh 76°F, low 52°FAttendance 10,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Wake Forest 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 2–⁠2 in four meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
1988Wake Forest 31, Villanova 11
1958Villanova 9, Wake Forest 7
1953Wake Forest 18, Villanova 12
1952Villanova 20, Wake Forest 0

Around this game