Miami defeated Wake Forest 42-14 on Saturday, with the Hurricanes pulling away decisively in the fourth quarter. The home team scored 22 points in the final period to seal a dominant victory.

The first half was closely contested, with both teams scoring 17 points each through two quarters. Wake Forest struck first with a touchdown pass from Hank Bachmeier to Micah Mays Jr., but Miami responded with field goals and a defensive touchdown. Bachmeier threw an interception to Mishael Powell, who returned it 76 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, shifting momentum toward the Hurricanes.

The third quarter saw both teams held scoreless, but Miami's offense erupted in the fourth, outscoring Wake Forest 22-0 to put the game away. Jordan Lyle's 61-yard rushing touchdown proved among the most impactful plays late.

Bachmeier led Wake Forest's passing attack with 86 yards, while Miami's Jacolby George was the game's receiving leader with 91 yards. Miami covered the 23.5-point spread, and the game finished under the 67.5-point over-under.