Virginia at Wake Forest
Saturday, October 31, 2026 Share
Virginia plays at Wake Forest on Saturday, October 31. It will be their 53rd meeting; Virginia leads the series 34–18.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem
Players to watch
Virginia
- QuarterbackBeau Pribula1,217 passing yards, 13 TDLast: at SMU, 13 of 22, 137 yards; 10 carries, 25 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backJekail Middlebrook396 rushing yards, 3 TDLast: at SMU, 14 carries, 59 yards; 3 catches, 19 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- CornerbackJacobie Henderson38 tacklesLast: at SMU, 4 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Wake Forest
QuarterbackGiovanni Lopez1,947 passing yards, 17 TDLast: at California, 16 of 23, 267 yards, 4 TD; 8 carries, 51 yardsNo. 5 in FBS in passing yards- ReceiverCarlos Hernandez49 catches, 720 yards, 4 TDLast: at NC State, 12 catches ★, 117 yards, 1 TDNo. 6 in FBS in receiving yards
- LinebackerVincent Firenze49 tackles, 1 sackLast: at California, 3 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Wake Forest 71% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Virginia–Wake Forest gameVirginia leads 34–18 in 52 meetings.
Around this game
Virginia
- Next gamevs. CaliforniaNov. 14, 2026
- SeasonVirginia in 2026
- ProgramVirginia history and records
Wake Forest
- Next gamevs. MerrimackNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonWake Forest in 2026
- ProgramWake Forest history and records