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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Virginia Cavaliers Recap - Demon Deacons Win 37-17

Virginia couldn't hang with the Demon Deacons on Friday as Wake Forest blasted the Cavaliers 37-17 in Week 4 action at David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium.

Wake Forest won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 70.0.

Justice Ellison rushed for 86 yards, while Christian Turner added 54 yards in the win. Jaquarii Roberson and Taylor Morin added 91 and 63 receiving yards respectively.

Mike Hollins rushed for 36 yards for Virginia, while Brennan Armstrong added 33 yards. Brennan Armstrong threw for 407 yards for the Cavaliers, while receivers Dontayvion Wicks and Jelani Woods had 114 and 73 yards respectively.

Wake Forest was outgained by Virginia 506-473 yards in Friday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 31-24 by the Cavaliers.

Virginia led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:33-29:27 split in that important category.

Wake Forest looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Louisville. Virginia will aim to get back on the winning track at Miami-FL.