The Virginia Cavaliers will put their unbeaten ACC record on the line on Saturday against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Wake Forest is one win away from securing bowl eligibility this season and they will try to clinch their spot in this bowl season while spoiling Virginia’s College Football Playoff prospects. I have broken this game down below and yu can keep reading to find my Wake Forest vs Virginia prediction.
Our Wake Forest vs Virginia Pick
- Pick: Virginia ‑6.5
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Wake Forest Demon Deacons @ Virginia Cavaliers
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN
Key Storylines
Virginia’s resurgent season under second‑year head coach Tony Elliott has them at the top of the ACC standings. Their offense has been incredibly efficient with transfer quarterback Chandler Morris at the helm. Morris has thrown for over 2,000 yards this season with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. The Cavaliers’ defense has also played well. They have held three straight opponents to 21 points or less and will try to keep that streak going this week.
Wake Forest is a game away from a bowl game under new coach Jake Dickert. The Demon Deacons have shown flashes but also stumbled badly in their most recent outing. They received a 42‑7 drubbing by Florida State and the Deacs will try to bounce back in this game. Their defense has held up well this season, giving up 21.8 points per game. That is good for fifth in the ACC. The Wake Forest defense will need to turn in one of its best efforts of the season to put Virginia on upset alert.
Quarterback Play
Virginia’s Chandler Morris is the focal point of his team’s offense. Morris has completed roughly 67% of his passes, averaging around 230 yards per game. He has provided steady leadership despite being in his first year with this program. Morris’ ability to both push the ball vertically makes the Hoos dangerous any time they have the ball.
Wake Forest’s signal‑caller is Robby Ashford. He has experience from Auburn and South Carolina and is capable of making plays with his arm and his legs. But he is coming off a game where he threw for just 93 yards against Florida State and Ashford needs to be better than that going forward.
Betting Trends
- Virginia is 6-3 against the spread going into this game.
- Wake Forest is 5-3 against the spread through eight games.
- Wake Forest is 4-4 in the over/under market entering this weekend.
- Virginia is 4-4-1 on their totals for the year.
Virginia vs Wake Forest Model Projection
Score Projection: Virginia 30 – Wake Forest 21
Win Probability: Virginia 70%, Wake Forest 30%
Final Thoughts
Virginia’s offensive upside is too much to ignore for me when betting on this game. The Cavaliers have a prolific passer in Morris to lead them, while Wake Forest’s quarterback couldn’t throw for 100 yards in his last game. I’ll lay the points with Virginia here as they should remain unbeaten in ACC play and stay in control of their own destiny in the race to get to the ACC title game in Charlotte.
