Cal’s Possession Couldn’t Compete With Wake Forest’s Explosiveness
Cal held the ball for 32:08 and completed 32 passes, but Wake Forest turned fewer opportunities into a 34-0 halftime lead and a 41-7 win.
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Cal held the ball for 32:08 and completed 32 passes, but Wake Forest turned fewer opportunities into a 34-0 halftime lead and a 41-7 win.
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