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Saturday 2026-09-26 12:00 · L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
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What the news says about this game

Wake Forest upset No. 16 Louisville 30-27 on 2026-09-26 in an ACC road game, sealed by a blocked field goal attempt with 15 seconds remaining. Kicker Connor Calvert was decisive with three field goals, including a go-ahead 32-yarder with 6:20 left. Louisville's defense was already compromised after losing safety/linebacker Antonio Watts to a season-ending knee injury (reported 2026-09-25). Wake rebounded from a 33-20 loss to No. 5 Miami the previous week.

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WAKEConnor CalvertmoreKicker made three field goals in upset victory, including decisive 32-yarder with 6:20 remaining.

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