- Matchup: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- Event Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Venue: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC
- Broadcast: The CW Network
- Betting Line: Demon Deacons favored by 6.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 39.5
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The North Carolina Tar Heels (3-5) will visit Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-3). The Demon Deacons are set as 6.5-point favorites, with the total points line placed at 39.5.
Entering this matchup, the North Carolina Tar Heels have a record of 3-5 this season. In their latest outing, the Tar Heels secured a victory against the Stanford Cardinal, winning 20-15. The defense was impressive, allowing only 36 yards on 35 rushing attempts, averaging just 1.0 yards per carry. In the passing game, they conceded 27 completions on 39 attempts for a total of 284 yards, resulting in a completion percentage of 69.2%. Overall, the Tar Heels had 52 plays amounting to 253 total yards, rushing 27 times for just 50 yards at an average of 1.9 yards per attempt.
This season, the Tar Heels have accumulated 2,385 total yards. In terms of scoring, they have found the end zone 8 times through the air and 9 times on the ground, although they’ve given the ball away 13 times. Offensively, they have achieved 132 first downs and committed 41 penalties totaling 401 yards. Rush yardage has averaged 123.3 yards per game, ranking them 110th in the nation. On average, the North Carolina Tar Heels score 19.4 points per game.
When discussing pass defense, the Tar Heels have allowed 1,684 passing yards, ranking 37th nationally. They yield an average of 210.5 passing yards per game and permit a completion rate of 62.8%. Throughout the season, their total yardage allowed stands at 321.4 yards per game, putting them at 28th overall. They have given up 10 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns, allowing 3.2 yards per carry and averaging 110.9 rushing yards allowed per game. With 887 rushing yards conceded in 8 contests, the Tar Heels rank 51st in NCAA regarding opponent scoring, allowing 22.1 points per game.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons enter this contest with a strong 5-3 record. In their most recent game, they clinched a narrow 16-9 victory over the Virginia Cavaliers. The Demon Deacons amassed 203 total yards and executed 64 plays with an average of 3.2 yards per play. They achieved 139 rushing yards on 41 attempts at an average of 3.4 yards per carry. On the defensive side, Wake Forest allowed 30 rushing attempts for 163 yards, averaging 5.4 yards per carry, and their secondary permitted a completion rate of 61.8%, giving up 164 yards on 21 completions out of 34 attempts.
This season, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons average 375.9 total yards per game, ranking them 74th in Division 1. Their offense has accumulated 598 penalty yards from 67 infractions, which ranks 14th in college football for total penalties. They achieve an average of 141.4 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,131 rushing yards for the year. Unfortunately, they have thrown 7 interceptions and lost 6 fumbles, securing 145 first downs. In terms of scoring efficiency, the Demon Deacons rank 92nd nationally with an average of 24.3 points per game. On the passing front, they have secured 1,876 yards through the air and average 234.5 passing yards per game, placing them in the 68th position in D-1.
Defensively, Wake Forest has surrendered 1,071 rushing yards (133.9 yards/game) and 12 rushing touchdowns this season. They have also allowed 7 passing touchdowns, yielding an average of 191.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 32nd in Division 1. Overall, they have allowed 174 points, with their defense generating 6 fumbles and 4 interceptions thus far. The Wake Forest defense has been tested on 580 plays, which ranks them 76th in college football. They allow an average of 21.8 points per game, positioning them 43rd in D-1.
Who will emerge victorious in this clash between the Tar Heels and Demon Deacons?
Prediction: Bet on the Demon Deacons -6.5
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