Robby Ashford (5 total TDs), Wake Forest outslug Mississippi State in Mayo Bowl

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Robby Ashford passed for 303 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed for two touchdowns to lead Wake Forest to a 43-29 victory over Mississippi State on Friday night in the Duke's Mayo Bowl at Charlotte, N.C.

Ashford, who earned MVP honors, completed 20 of 33 passes with one interception and rushed for 50 yards on 14 carries for the Demon Deacons (9-4). It is just