This year, Halloween came on the "Wake"-end. The Deacs dominate Virginia and look to be locked in after a 51-7 win
Preview: Virginia Cavaliers (4-4, 2-3 in the ACC) vs #14 Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-1, 4-1 in the ACC) This year (October 31, 2026 at Allegacy Field/3:45pm EST kickoff), Halloween came on the "Wake"-end. As a play off the classic Geto Boys Song (My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me), Wake Forest isn't tricking anybody. In their 2nd year being "Built in the Dark", the Deacs enter today's game just a game behind the #1 Miami Hurricanes and keeping pace with the #19 SMU Mustangs f
Victorious over #14 Virginia: Wake's gritty play results in 16-9 win on the road and a return to playing in bowl game season
Preview: #14 Virginia Cavaliers (8-1 overall/5-0 conference [1st place in the ACC}) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-3 overall/2-3 conference [4 way tie for 5th place in the ACC]) In November, seasons can be made or broken. Both Virginia and Wake Forest come in with a lot to play for in tonight's nationally televised tilt at Scott Stadium (November 8, 2025/7pm kickoff on ESPN). The Cavaliers sit atop the ACC standings as they are the only undefeated team in conference play.
