Final
September 26, 2026 β’ L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 26, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1) takes on Louisville Cardinals (2-2) at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Visiting Side
Record
3-1
Louisville Cardinals
Home Side
Record
2-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WAK
|
3 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
|
LOU
|
7 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
6:18
Connor Calvert 39 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:21
Lincoln Kienholz 5 Yd Run (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
13:34
Ty Clark III 6 Yd Run (Connor Calvert Kick)
Score
7:32
Lincoln Kienholz 6 Yd Run (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
5:49
Carlos Hernandez 77 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Connor Calvert Kick)
Score
1:19
Ty Clark III 6 Yd Run (Connor Calvert Kick)
Score
0:57
Jaleel Skinner 61 Yd pass from Lincoln Kienholz (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
9:37
Carson Hilbert 41 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:58
Connor Calvert 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:42
Carson Hilbert 54 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:20
Connor Calvert 32 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
VS
80%
Louisville Cardinals
Projected Score
WAK 32
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LOU 41
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Louisville Cardinals scoring offense aligns well against Wake Forest Demon Deacons defense.
- Louisville Cardinals offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Louisville Cardinals passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Louisville Cardinals rushing attack has the advantage.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
STAT
Louisville Cardinals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Louisville Cardinals plays on familiar turf at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Wake Forest Demon Deacons Could Win
Wake Forest Demon Deacons will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Louisville Cardinals Could Win
Louisville Cardinals scoring offense aligns well against Wake Forest Demon Deacons defense.
Deciding Factor
Louisville Cardinals offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
46,042
Closing Odds
Line: LOU -11.5 | O/U: 57.5
Team Leaders
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Leaders
Billy Johnson
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Ty Clark III
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Kobe Adeleke-Hokes
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Louisville Cardinals Leaders
Briggs Cherry
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Isaac Brown
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Payton Cook
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (65.3%)
Louisville Cardinals (34.7%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles
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