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Wake Forest at Virginia
Nov 9, 2025 • Completed
Away
Wake Forest
ACC

Final Score
16 - 9

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Virginia
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
6.24
Postgame Win Probability
Virginia: 44.6%
Wake Forest: 55.4%
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
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Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Wake Forest holds off Virginia 16-9
Wake Forest defeated Virginia 16-9 in Week 11 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 203-327 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Wake Forest set the terms early in a game that finished 16-9. (11:51) #41 W.Bettridge field goal attempt from 34 yards GOOD (H: #38 D.Sparks, LS: #69 B.Robinson), clock 11:48 came with 11:48 left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Wake Forest's box score carried the story: 203 total yards, 139 rushing yards, and 64 passing yards. Virginia finished with 327 total yards, including 163 on the ground and 164 through the air.
Wake Forest converted 5-17 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Wake Forest led 10-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (03:52) #90 C.Calvert field goal attempt from 50 yards GOOD (H: #9 S.Racanelli, LS: #32 W.Cobb), clock 03:49.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
(11:51) #41 W.Bettridge field goal attempt from 34 yards GOOD (H: #38 D.Sparks, LS: #69 B.Robinson), clock 11:48 (Virginia led 3-0 over Wake Forest).
Field Goal Good
(04:27) #41 W.Bettridge field goal attempt from 21 yards GOOD (H: #38 D.Sparks, LS: #69 B.Robinson), clock 04:27 (Virginia led 6-0 over Wake Forest).
Punt Return Touchdown
(01:53) #38 D.Sparks punt 50 yards to the WFU12 #8 C.Hernandez return 88 yards to the UVA00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:33 #90 C.Calvert kick attempt good (H: #9 S.Racanelli, LS: #32 W.Cobb) (Virginia led 6-7 over Wake Forest).
Field Goal Good
(00:39) #90 C.Calvert field goal attempt from 39 yards GOOD (H: #9 S.Racanelli, LS: #32 W.Cobb), clock 00:40 (Wake Forest led 10-6 over Virginia).
Field Goal Good
(03:52) #90 C.Calvert field goal attempt from 50 yards GOOD (H: #9 S.Racanelli, LS: #32 W.Cobb), clock 03:49 (Wake Forest led 13-9 over Virginia).
Field Goal Good
(10:35) #41 W.Bettridge field goal attempt from 40 yards GOOD (H: #38 D.Sparks, LS: #69 B.Robinson), clock 10:35 (Virginia led 9-10 over Wake Forest).
Stat Callouts
Final score
16-9
Wake Forest defeated Virginia.
Total yards
203-327
Wake Forest held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
139
Wake Forest averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
64
Wake Forest averaged 2.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-17
Wake Forest's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
Virginia's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | Wake Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 327 | 203 |
| Passing Yards | 164 | 64 |
| Rushing Yards | 163 | 139 |
| First Downs | 13 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-14 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-15 | 5-52 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-34 | 9-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 28:18 | 31:42 |