Wake beat Virginia today, 27-20 and became bowl eligible for the first time under head coach Dave Clawson and the first time overall since 2011. The results of Clawson's recruiting, easy scheduling, and good defensive play have finally borne fruit. The Deacs gave the home crowd a good show today.
Wake kicked off to Virginia to get the game underway. Virginia came out running with a 13 yard rush up the gut past the vacant spot where Jaboree Williams usually plays. The Cavaliers moved the ball down past midfield on their opening drive with a nice mix of run, pass, and defensive pass interference.