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Wake Forest Stifles UNC 28-12 as Hernandez Scores Twice

UNC now needs two wins to qualify for a bowl.

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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)
Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on during the first quarter against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome on October 31, 2025 in Syracuse, New York.

Overview

  • The Demon Deacons improved to 7-3 (4-3 ACC), while the Tar Heels fell to 4-6 (2-4) and face a win‑out scenario against Duke and NC State.
  • Carlos Hernandez produced a 50-yard scoop-and-score on the opening drive and a 70-yard flea‑flicker touchdown among six catches for 100 yards.
  • Wake Forest’s defense and special teams kept North Carolina out of the end zone and blocked two field goals as UNC managed 257 total yards and 56 rushing.
  • Rece Verhoff accounted for all of UNC’s points with four field goals, including a school‑record 57‑yarder, though two other attempts were blocked.
  • Robby Ashford threw for 191 yards and a touchdown, added a late 2‑yard scoring run, and led an attack that piled up 223 rushing yards with Demond Claiborne scoring from 12 yards out.