UNC Seeks Bowl Eligibility Against Wake Forest

The University of North Carolina (UNC) football team is set to play against Wake Forest with an opportunity to secure bowl eligibility for the sixth consecutive season. UNC (5-4, 2-3 ACC) hosts the game at Kenan Stadium, marking their first home game in five weeks after back-to-back road victories over Virginia and Florida State. The Tar Heels are 11.5-point favorites with a 69% chance of winning, according to Dimers, and Pro Football Focus ranks them as the No. 59 team nationally. Meanwhile, Wake Forest (4-5, 2-3 ACC) comes off a home loss to California but has shown resilience with road wins against Connecticut and Stanford. The game also highlights personal stories, such as UNC quarterback Jacolby Criswell's bond with his younger sister, who is a football enthusiast. Coach Mack Brown praises Wake Forest's Dave Clawson for his leadership and contributions to college football, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup.