NCAA - Football

FINAL Saturday, September 26, 2026
Wake Forest Demon Deacons 30
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Louisville Cardinals 27
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L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium · 46,042 att.

Match Report

Wake Forest scores 'ugly' upset on the road, takes down No. 16 Louisville 30-27

— Connor Calvert kicked three field goals, including a 32-yarder with 6:20 remaining, to lift Wake Forest to a 30-27 win over No. 16 Louisville on Saturday.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

20
1st Downs
24
2-10
3rd down efficiency
7-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
402
Total Yards
399
225
Passing
324
12/19
Comp/Att
27/36
11.8
Yards per pass
9.0
177
Rushing
75
42
Rushing Attempts
38
4.2
Yards per rush
2.0
10-85
Penalties
9-90
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
26:26
Possession
33:34

Top Performers

WAKE

  • Gio Lopez C/ATT 12/19 · YDS 225 · AVG 11.8
  • Carlos Hernandez REC 9 · YDS 194 · AVG 21.6
  • Ethan Hyams NO 3 · YDS 151 · AVG 50.3
  • Connor Calvert FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 39

LOU

  • Lincoln Kienholz C/ATT 27/36 · YDS 324 · AVG 9.0
  • Jaleel Skinner REC 4 · YDS 82 · AVG 20.5
  • Niall Hayes NO 2 · YDS 73 · AVG 36.5
  • Carson Hilbert FG 2/3 · PCT 67.0 · LONG 54

Highlights

01:16 Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Louisville Cardinals: Full Highlights Watch on ESPN 00:09 Connor Calvert kicks 39-yard field goal Watch on ESPN 00:29 Lincoln Kienholz runs for 5-yard TD Watch on ESPN 00:14 Ty Clark III runs for 6-yard TD Watch on ESPN

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