No. 16 Louisville struggles in upset loss to unranked Wake Forest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The No. 16 Louisville Cardinals faced their second defeat of the season on September 26, 2026, falling 30-27 to unranked Wake Forest. The game concluded in overtime after a critical blocked field-goal attempt by Wake Forest, which sent the game into extra time. Louisville's record now stands at 2-2 overall and 1-1 in Atlantic Coast Conference play, raising concerns about their playoff prospects. Louisville's next opponent has not yet been mentioned in reports.
- •Louisville falls to 2-2 and 1-1 in ACC play.
- •Wake Forest secures a 30-27 victory in overtime.
- •Louisville's playoff chances are now uncertain.
- •The defeat marks Louisville's second of the season.
- •The next opponent for Louisville is not specified.
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — No. 16 Louisville falls to unranked Wake Forest for second loss of the season
"Louisville falls to 2-2 and 1-1 in ACC play, putting their chances of an eventual CFP playoff berth in question.
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