Miami Hurricanes defeat Wake Forest Demon Deacons 33-20: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · NCAAF · Miami Hurricanes 33, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 20
The Miami Hurricanes beat the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 33-20 on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons covered the spread as 20.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 56, with 53 points combined.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. The Miami Hurricanes won the second quarter 17-0 to lead 24-7 at halftime. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons outscored the Miami Hurricanes 13-9 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Darian Mensah (Miami Hurricanes): 30/34 passing for 220 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Malachi Toney (Miami Hurricanes): 12 catches for 114 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Gio Lopez (Wake Forest Demon Deacons): 29/46 passing for 312 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Jack Foley (Wake Forest Demon Deacons): 6 catches for 118 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons?
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons covered the spread as 20.5-point underdogs, losing by 13 points.
The spread opened and closed at Miami Hurricanes -20.5.
Did Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons go over or under the total?
The game went under: 53 points combined against a closing total of 56, under by 3. 31 of the 53 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 56.5 and closed at 56.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons team total 17.5: the over, paying +100, with 20 scored.
- Miami Hurricanes team total 37.5: the under, paying +102, with 33 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half spread: Miami Hurricanes -10.5 covered, paying -118.
- First-half total 29.5: the over, paying -110, with 31 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Miami Hurricanes won the first half, paying -600.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the over, paying -115, with 14 points scored.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Miami Hurricanes at -1600 and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at +900. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Miami Hurricanes a 90% favorite. The Miami Hurricanes won as the favorite at -1600: $6.25 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved down from 56.5 to 56, and the game went under.
Miami Hurricanes and Wake Forest Demon Deacons betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Miami Hurricanes 3-0 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 2-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time. That made it three straight wins for the Miami Hurricanes.
This result left the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 2-1 in the 2026 regular season (1-1 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.
What's next for Miami Hurricanes and Wake Forest Demon Deacons?
Next for the Miami Hurricanes: the Central Michigan Chippewas at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons: at the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, September 26, 2026.