Wolford, Wake Forest rally for 27-20 win over Virginia
Quarterback John Wolford tied a career high with 94 rushing yards, including a 64-yard touchdown run, and Wake Forest beat Virginia 27-20 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Cavaliers
20
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVA | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 20 |
| WAKE | 7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 27 |
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium · 25,334 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | vs California Golden Bears | W 36-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 7-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs Duke Blue Devils | L 16-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ SMU Mustangs | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Syracuse Orange | W 28-25 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:47 20-27
Jessie Bates 39 Yd Interception Return (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Field Goal 7:51 20-20
Mike Weaver 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:23 20-17
Taquan Mizzell 45 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (Sam Hayward Kick)
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Touchdown 9:43 13-17
Doni Dowling 2 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (Sam Hayward Kick)
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Touchdown 0:23 6-17
Cam Serigne 3 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Field Goal 10:41 6-10
Mike Weaver 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:38 6-7
John Wolford 64 Yd Run (Mike Weaver Kick)
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Touchdown 11:31 6-0
Jordan Ellis 6 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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WAKE
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · End of Game
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UVA 0:05
5 plays, 15 yards, 0:32 · Downs
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WAKE 0:37
7 plays, 27 yards, 4:08 · Punt
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UVA 4:45
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:02 · Punt
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UVA 6:47
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:04 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:47 20-27
Jessie Bates 39 Yd Interception Return (Mike Weaver Kick)
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WAKE 7:51
4 plays, -7 yards, 0:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:51 20-20
Mike Weaver 36 Yd Field Goal
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UVA 8:45
7 plays, 21 yards, 4:30 · Interception
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WAKE 13:15
4 plays, 3 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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UVA 0:23
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:23 20-17
Taquan Mizzell 45 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (Sam Hayward Kick)
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WAKE 1:58
10 plays, 56 yards, 5:25 · Missed FG
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UVA 7:23
7 plays, 11 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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UVA 9:43
10 plays, 53 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:43 13-17
Doni Dowling 2 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (Sam Hayward Kick)
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WAKE 12:39
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:21 · Punt
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UVA
3 plays, 23 yards, 0:23 · End of Half
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WAKE 0:23
7 plays, 52 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:23 6-17
Cam Serigne 3 Yd pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver Kick)
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UVA 1:56
4 plays, -1 yard, 1:11 · Fumble
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WAKE 3:07
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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UVA 5:25
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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WAKE 6:24
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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UVA 8:15
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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WAKE 10:41
11 plays, 56 yards, 5:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:41 6-10
Mike Weaver 46 Yd Field Goal
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UVA 1:05
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:33 · Punt
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WAKE 3:38
6 plays, 80 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:38 6-7
John Wolford 64 Yd Run (Mike Weaver Kick)
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UVA 6:49
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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WAKE 8:06
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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UVA 11:31
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:31 6-0
Jordan Ellis 6 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
UVA
WAKE
21
1st Downs
16
2-12
3rd down efficiency
6-14
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
295
Total Yards
309
190
Passing
83
20/40
Comp/Att
9/10
4.8
Yards per pass
8.3
105
Rushing
226
32
Rushing Attempts
51
3.3
Yards per rush
4.4
3-30
Penalties
6-32
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
27:17
Possession
32:43
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