SYRACUSE, NY (AP) -- 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. The Demon Deacons (6-4, 3-3 Atlantic coast conference) trailed 38-24 at halftime but outscored Syracuse (4-6, 2-4) 40-5 in the second half.

Tight end Cam Serigne caught touchdown passes of 31, 19 and six yards. His 6-yard touchdown gave Wake Forest a 54-43 margin. Matt Colburn ran for 237 yards on 31 carries and scored on a 76-yard run in the fourth quarter.

The teams accounted for 1,355 yards - 734 by Wake, the most in school history.

yracuse must win its final two games at Louisville and at home against Boston College to secure its first bowl berth in four years.

Playing without star quarterback Eric Dungey, Syracuse didn't miss a beat at least in the first half with backup Zach Mahoney. Mahoney was 22-of-35 for 297 yards passing and three touchdowns in the first half, but was just 11-of-25 for 87 yards after intermission.