Wake Forest Stuns No. 25 Louisville 30-27 on Blocked Field Goal
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Connor Calvert kicked three field goals, including a 32-yarder with 6:20 remaining, and Wake Forest upset No. 25 Louisville 30-27 on Saturday. The Demon Deacons sealed the victory when Gabe Kirschke blocked a 57-yard field goal attempt by Nick Keller with 15 seconds left.nnLouisville had a chance to tie or take the lead late, but kicker Hilbert, who earlier made a 54-yarder to tie the game at 27 in the third quarter, missed a 42-yard attempt with 2:29 remaining. The Cardinals then got the ball back, but Keller’s long try was blocked, ending their hopes.nnWake Forest (4-1, 2-0 ACC) was outgained 399-403 but forced two turnovers and held Louisville to just 75 rushing yards. The Demon Deacons controlled the clock in the fourth quarter and converted just 2 of 10 third downs, but made plays when it mattered. Calvert’s three field goals proved to be the difference.nnLouisville (3-2, 1-1 ACC) had 324 passing yards but struggled to run the ball, averaging just 1.8 yards per carry. The Cardinals had 24 first downs to Wake Forest’s 20 and held the ball for over 33 minutes, but costly mistakes and the blocked kick doomed them.nnKey Stats: Wake Forest totaled 403 yards (225 passing, 178 rushing), while Louisville had 399 yards (324 passing, 75 rushing). The Demon Deacons forced one turnover and committed one, while Louisville also had one turnover. Time of possession favored Louisville 33:27 to 26:11.nnScoring Summary: Wake Forest got a 39-yard field goal from Calvert in the first quarter and never trailed after that. The teams traded scores throughout, with Hilbert’s 54-yarder tying it at 27 in the third. Calvert’s 32-yarder in the fourth provided the final margin.nnUp Next: Wake Forest looks to build on the upset, while Louisville aims to bounce back. For
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