Cavaliers Now

Virginia vs. Wake Forest Live Updates | NCAA Football

The latest updates from the Hoo's Week 11 matchup at Scott Stadium
Conwell Morris|
Virginia running back Xavier Brown hauls in a pass for a touchdown
Virginia running back Xavier Brown hauls in a pass for a touchdown | (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)

In this story:

Virginia Cavaliers

Final | Virginia 9, Wake Forest 16

0:00 Q4 | UVA 9, Wake Forest 16

J'Mari Taylor had several, key pick-ups early in Virginia's drive out of the two-minute warning. Taylor rushed for 23 yards in the first two sets of downs. Daniel Kaelin then evaded pressure to find Sage Ennis streaking up the middle for 16 yards. Kaelin, however, was unable to connect with Jahmal Edrine, and the Hoos turned the ball over on downs.

2:00 Q4 | UVA 9, Wake Forest 16

Virginia's defense is able to force a three-and-out. Cam Ross returned Cal Joseph's punt 15 yards to the Wake Forest 46-yard line. Virginia benefits from the two-minute warning, but only has one timeout remaining.

3:09 Q4 | UVA 9, Wake Forest 16

J'Mari Taylor opened up Virginia's next drive with a 43-yard rush up the middle, taking the Hoos into Wake Forest territory. On the next down, Virginia's left guard Noah Josey was called for a ten-yard holding penalty. The play was then reviewed, however, determining that J'Mari Taylor had fumbled the ball. A first down will likely win the game for the Demon Deacons.

3:53 Q4 | UVA 9, Wake Forest 16

Wake Forest's Demond Claiborne and Ashford Robby traded carries for the first set of downs––picking up 8 yards and 6 yards, respectively. A following set of downs, quarterback Robby Ashford converted on third and long with an 11-yard rush. He managed the feat twice, converting another third and long with a nine-yard scramble. The Wake Forest offense eventually stalled, requiring Connor Calvert to hit a 49-yard field goal. That is Calvert's third field goal of 40 yards or longer in today's game.

13:09 Q4 | UVA 9, Wake Forest 3

Wake Forest's Deshawn Purdie was in for relief for Robby Ashford once again. He found Sterling Berkhalter for a nine-yard pick-up, but his next pass was tipped and forced fourth down. Cal Joseph punted the ball 45 yards to Cam Ross, who was immediately hit (hard) by Wake Forest's Myles Turpin. Despite a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty on Wake Forest, Virginia could not capitalize on the drive. Daniel Kaelin threw several almost-interceptions, leaving Daniel Sparks to punt once again. Sparks struck it for 46-yards––good enough for a touchback.

End of Quarter Three | Virginia 9, Wake Forest 13

0:07 Q3 | UVA 9, Wake Forest 13

Virginia's Daniel Kaelin found Trell Harris streaking down the middle for a 15-yard reception. After a number of short rushes, Virginia was forced to punt. Daniel Sparks had his prettiest of the night, producing a 49-yard punt high into the Charlottesville sky. A personal foul penalty on Wake Forest canceled out Carlos Hernandez's yard return.

3:49 Q3 | UVA 9, Wake Forest 13

Wake Forest started their drive with two solid rushes from Demond Claiborne, picking up 13 yards and a Demon Deacon first down. Wake Forest then had a deep pass broken up by Virginia defensive back Ja'son Prevard. Connor Calvert rescued the drive with a 50-yard field goal.

5:42 Q3 | UVA 9, Wake Forest 10

Virginia's Daniel Kaelin connected with receiver Trell Harris for a 12-yard pick-up. Running back Harrison Waylee then rushed for 5-yard to converts for the Hoos on 4th and one. Daniel Kaelin was hit hard on the subsequent set of downs, forcing the ball onto the turf. The ball was recovered by Wake Forest's Dylan Hazen at the UVA 49-yard line. That is the second lost fumble of the game for the Cavaliers.

8:24 Q3 | UVA 9, Wake Forest 10

Wake Forest was forced to punt the ball away again. Virginia starts with it on their own 28-yard line.

10:35 Q3 | UVA 9, Wake Forest 10

Virginia was able to piece together a solid drive, including a 17-yard pass to Trell Harris, and a 34-yard catch-and-run by Kameron Courtney. Daniel Kaelin appears to be settling in. J'Mari Taylor offered run support, but the Cavaliers were still forced to kick another field goal. Well Bettridge was good from 40 yards, his third made field goal of the evening.

Halftime | Virginia 6, Wake Forest 10

0:40 Q2 | UVA 6, Wake Forest 10

Wake Forest put in quarterback Deshawn Purdie on the next drive. He was able to find receiver Chris Barnes for a nine-yard pick-up. The Demon Deacons finished the drive with a 40-yard field goal from Connor Calvert

1:07 Q2 | UVA 6, Wake Forest 07

Daniel Kaelin was strip-sacked by Wake Forest's defensive tackle Dallas Afalava. Kaelin left the field limping. Wake Forest starts with the ball at the Virginia 31-yard line.

1:33 Q2 | UVA 6, Wake Forest 7

Virginia was forced to punt on a three-and-out. Daniel Sparks booted it 50-yards into the hands of Carlos Hernandez who––with some key blocks––returned the punt 88 yards for a Demon Deacon touchdown.

2:34 Q2 | UVA 6, Wake Forest 0

Virginia defense forced a three-and-out on the next drive. Cam Ross fair caught a punt at the UVA 33-yard line.

4:27 Q2 | UVA 6, Wake Forest 0

Virginia's Daniel Kaelin took Morris' place at quarterback to start the next drive. J'Mari Taylor rushed twice for nine yards to start the drive, before Daniel Kaelin 54 yards down the sideline inside the Wake Forest 10-yard line. The Hoos failed to punch it in, forcing Will Bettridge to salvage the drive with a 22-yard field goal.

8:33 Q2 | UVA 3, Wake Forest 0

On the second play of Virginia's drive, Chandler Morris scrambled for six yards. Wake Forest's Travon West was assessed a 15-yard personal foul at the end for an unnecessary hit on Morris while the quarterback was sliding down. Morris was visibly shaken, laying on the field for several minutes. The graduate transfer was able to walk off under his own power, however.

9:13 Q2 | UVA 3, Wake Forest 0

Wake Forest handed the ball off to Demond Claiborne six times in their push towards the goal line. Claiborne picked up 11 yards before an errant toss from quarterback Robby Ashford turned the ball over on downs.

12:23 Q2 | UVA 3, Wake Forest 0

Wake Forest's quarterback Robby Ashford and running back Demond Claiborne traded rushes, including Claiborne's two-yard pick up on 4th and one. The Demon Deacon's have the ball on the Virginia 12-yard line.

End of Quarter 1 | Virginia 3, Wake Forest 0

0:00 Q1 | UVA 3, Wake Forest 0

The Cavaliers forced a 3rd and 14 and was able to get pressure on Wake's Robby Ashford in the backfield. Ashford evaded pressure and found running back Ty Clark for a 22-yard catch and run. Ashford then narrowly connected with running back Demon Claiborne on a nearly broken flea-flicker. Claiborne, however, found blockers and picked up 15 yards for the Demon Deacons.

1:59 Q1 | UVA 3, Wake Forest 0

Virginia running back J'Mari Taylor got involved in the first four plays of UVA's drive––rushing for seven yards and pulling in an 11-yard reception. The Hoos, however, went for it on 4th and three and did not convert. Wake Forest starts with the ball from their own 40-yard line.

5:47 Q1 | UVA 3, Wake Forest 0

Wake Forest started with the ball at the UVA's 47-yard. The Hoos forced a short 4th and one. The Demon Deacons went for it, going deep to receiver Chris Barnes. The pass was broken up by corner Emmanuel Karnley. The pass-break-up was physical, but no flag was thrown. Virginia starts with the ball at their own 40-yard line.

7:24 Q1 | UVA 3, Wake Forest 0

Virginia had a 15-yard completion from Chandler Morris to Cam Ross overturned. J'Mari Taylor followed that up with two short pick-ups, forcing Daniel Sparks and the punt unit back onto the field. Sparks hit a low line-drive for 52-yards, allowing Wake Forest's Carlos Hernandez to return it for 21-yards to Virginia's 47-yard line.

9:39 Q1 | UVA 3, Wake Forest 0

Virginia able to stall the Demon Deacon's offense once again, forcing a punt after four plays. Wake's Cal Joseph struck his punt well, pinning the Hoos back at their own 15-yard line.

11:48 Q1 | UVA 3, Wake Forest 0

Virginia was unable to move the sticks on their first drive. Chandler Morris threw two passes incomplete, and J'Mari Taylor rushed for a loss of two-yards. Still, the Cavaliers capitalized on the field position as Will Bettridge put a 35-yard field goal through the uprights.

13:12 Q1 | UVA 0, Wake Forest 0

Wake Forest's quarterback opened the game with a 18-yard rush through the heart of Virginia's defense. UVA's secondary broke up a deep pass to Wake Forest's Sterling Berkhalter. The Cavaliers ultimately blocked a punt which was recovered by Kam Robinson at the Wake Forest 24-yard line.

Published | Modified
Conwell Morris
CONWELL MORRIS

Conwell has been writing for Virginia Cavaliers On SI since February of 2025 and covers multiple UVA sports, primarily Virginia lacrosse. He also serves as the president of WUVA, a student-run video journalism group at the University of Virginia. Conwell is from Alexandria, Virginia, and is currently a second year in UVA's Undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences.

Home/Football