Wake Forest secured a 30-27 victory over Louisville in a dramatic, back-and-forth battle that came down to the final seconds. Demon Deacons quarterback Gio Lopez threw for 225 yards and a touchdown, finding wide receiver Carlos Hernandez nine times for a massive 194 yards, including an explosive 77-yard score. Louisville countered behind quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, who threw for 324 yards and a touchdown to Jaleel Skinner, while rushing for two more scores to trade the lead. With 18 seconds remaining, Louisville attempted a 57-yard field goal to tie the game, but Wake Forest defensive lineman Dallas Afalava rose to block the kick and secure the win.
