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Wake Forest Derails UNC’s Bowl Bid as No. 18 Tar Heels Move to 4-0 in Hoops

The football loss leaves Bill Belichick’s 4-6 Tar Heels needing wins over Duke then NC State to secure bowl eligibility.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 8: Robby Ashford #2 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons throws a pass in the second half during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on November 8, 2025 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 7: Caleb Wilson #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Dean E. Smith Center on November 7, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Wake Forest beat North Carolina 28-12, holding the Tar Heels without a touchdown and improving to 7-3 overall.
  • Carlos Hernandez delivered two touchdowns for the Demon Deacons, including a 50-yard fumble return on the opening drive and a 56-yard flea‑flicker reception.
  • UNC managed only 56 rushing yards and went 4-of-14 on third down, with Gio Lopez throwing for 201 yards as Wake Forest outgained the Tar Heels by 157 yards.
  • Kicker Rece Verhoff accounted for all of UNC’s points with four field goals, setting a school record from 57 yards while having two other attempts blocked.
  • A day after Belichick dismissed NFL rumors, UNC basketball cruised 97-53 over NC Central to reach 4-0, led by freshman Caleb Wilson’s 21 points and 13 rebounds and Henri Veesaar’s 12 points, 11 boards, and five blocks.