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Wake Forest struggles with penalties in loss to Miami

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:41 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Wake Forest struggles with penalties in loss to Miami

Summary

Wake Forest lost to Miami 33-20 in Winston-Salem on Friday night. Self-inflicted penalties proved detrimental as the Demon Deacons committed 13 for 122 yards, including six in the fourth quarter. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah excelled, completing 30 of 34 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns. After being down 24-7 at halftime, Wake showed improved urgency but could not overcome the early deficit. Wake's head coach Jake Dickert acknowledged the impact of costly penalties on their comeback attempt.

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•Wake Forest committed 13 penalties for 122 yards in the game.
•Miami led 24-7 at halftime, showcasing significant offensive dominance.
•Darian Mensah's strong performance included 30 completions with three touchdowns.
•Wake Forest attempted a comeback but was hindered by late-game penalties.
•Both teams faced injuries, including Miami's Marty Brown and Wake's Ty Clark III.

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4:41 AMYahoo Sports — Wake Forest’s Lack of Discipline is Costly in Loss to Miami

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Wake Forest was a heavy underdog to Miami for all of the obvious reasons. But self-inflicted wounds continue to haunt the Deacs. Wake Forest may still be good this season. They just aren’t Miami-level good. Add in a lack of discipline with penalties in critical moments in the game, and you aren’t going to beat …
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