Wake Forest Upsets Virginia in Defensive Struggle

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — Wake Forest upset Virginia 16-9 on Saturday at Scott Stadium, handing the Cavaliers just their second loss of the season. The Demon Deacons scored 10 points in the second quarter, highlighted by an 88-yard punt return touchdown by Carlos Hernandez, to take a lead they would not relinquish. Virginia, which entered the game with an 8-1 record, was held to three field goals by Will Bettridge. Wake Forest quarterback Robby Ashford rushed for 57 yards, while Demond Claiborne added 75 yards on the ground in the low-scoring affair. The loss drops Virginia to 8-2, while Wake Forest improves to 6-3. A crowd of 55,568 attended the game.