Wake Forest Knocks Off No. 16 Louisville 30-27 on the Road

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Wake Forest picked up a statement ACC road victory Saturday, defeating No. 16 Louisville 30-27 at L&N Stadium.

The Demon Deacons improved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in ACC play. Wide receiver Carlos Hernandez delivered a standout performance as Wake Forest held Louisville scoreless in the fourth quarter and secured the three-point victory.

The win gives Wake Forest a victory over a ranked opponent on the road in consecutive seasons for the first time since the 1975 and 1976 campaigns.