The Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12, in an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem.
A Wake Forest Twirler performs before the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest kickers and punters come together for a huddle before the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Nick Kurtz, former Wake Forest baseball player and 2025 American League Rookie of the Year, rides the motorcycle out on the field before the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Nick Kurtz, former Wake Forest baseball player and 2025 American League Rookie of the Year, leads a chant before the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Nick Kurtz, former Wake Forest baseball player and 2025 American League Rookie of the Year, is recognized before the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest football players run out on the field before the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Deshawn Purdie (5) takes a knee before the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick looks on before the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Coach Bill Belichick of North Carolina watches first-half action on Saturday at Allegacy Stadium.
Wake Forest's Carlos Hernandez (8) runs the ball for a touchdown in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
North Carolina's Demon June (12) is tackled by Wake Forest's Dylan Hazen (24) and Wake Forest's Aiden Hall (21) in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Sawyer Racanelli (9) is tackled by North Carolina's Tre Miller (15) in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Robby Ashford (2) watches as his pass is nearly intercepted by North Carolina's Marcus Allen (29) in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Robby Ashford (2) throws a pass in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Sawyer Racanelli (9) is tackled by North Carolina's Jaiden Patterson (18) in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Robby Ashford (2) is tackled by North Carolina's Will Hardy (31) in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
North Carolina's Gavin Gibson (5) celebrates after recovering a fumble in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Demond Claiborne (1) leaps over the tackle of North Carolina's Will Hardy (31) in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Carlos Hernandez (8) breaks away from North Carolina's Will Hardy (31) in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Demond Claiborne (1) runs the ball for a touchdown in the first half of an ACC football game on Nov. 15 at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Demond Claiborne (1) runs the ball for a touchdown in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
North Carolina's Demon June (12) is tackled by Wake Forest's Karon Prunty (3) and Wake Forest's Nuer Gatkuoth (7) in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
North Carolina's Gio Lopez (7) runs the ball in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
North Carolina's Gio Lopez (7) is tackled by Wake Forest's Frank Cusano (43) and Wake Forest's Dallas Afalava (52) in the first half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
North Carolina's Jake Johnson (19) is tackled by Wake Forest's Nick Andersen (45) in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
North Carolina's Jake Johnson (19) is tackled by Wake Forest's Nick Andersen (45) in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Nuer Gatkuoth (7) and Wake Forest's Lardarius Webb Jr. (20) celebrate a sack in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert celebrates after the Deacons blocked a North Carolina field goal attempt in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Robby Ashford (2) runs the ball in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest players attempt to block a field goal attempt by North Carolina in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Sterling Berkhalter (4) breaks away from North Carolina's Jalon Thompson (20) in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Sterling Berkhalter (4) breaks away from North Carolina's Jalon Thompson (20) in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
North Carolina's Bryce Baker (2), former East Forsyth quarterback, warms up in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Gio Lopez comes to Wake Forest with two years of eligibility.Â
Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert pumps up the crowd in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Demond Claiborne (1) breaks away from North Carolina's Andrew Simpson (2) in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest's Demond Claiborne (1) breaks away from North Carolina's Andrew Simpson (2) in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert smiles during a timeout in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert watches from the sidelines with assistant coaches in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert runs out on the field in the second half of an ACC football game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Wake Forest Deacons defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 28-12.
Dickert declined to comment on the post-game exchange with Belichick
