North Carolina kicker Noah Burnette (88) connects for a 33-yard field goal to give the Tar Heels a 36-34 lead over Wake Forest in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. North Carolina’s defense held Wake scoreless in the last two minutes to secure the victory.
The Tar Heels clinched the ACC’s Coastal Division with a 36-34 win over Wake Forest, Saturday night, Nov. 12, 2022.
North Carolina started out strong, scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions but their defense faltered allowing Wake Forest to go ahead in the second half.
UNC’s defense grabbed a late interception, setting up a go-ahead field goal and then hung on for the win.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson prior to their game on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The American Flag is dropped into Truist Field by a skydiver during pre-game ceremonies prior to the North Carolina vs Wake Forest game on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) is sacked by North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) and Kevin Hester Jr. (98) in the first quarter on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) looks for running room on a 24 yards rush in the first quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) celebrates with teammate Asim Richards (72) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) is pressured by North Carolina’s Power Echols (23) in the first quarter on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antoine Green (3) pulls in a 45 yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye over Wake Forest’s Isaiah Wingfield (8) in the first quarter on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) celebrates with teammate Asim Richards (72) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) celebrates with teammate Asim Richards (72) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s John Copenhaver (81) stops Wake Forest’s Ke’Shawn Williams (13) after a 12-yard kick off return in the first quarter on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) is pressured by North Carolina’s Myles Murphy (8) in the first quarter on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) pulls in a 20-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye over Wake Forest’s Isaiah Wingfield (8) to give the Tar Heels a 27-21 lead in the second quarter on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown gives wide receiver Josh Downs (11) a pat on the back after scoring on a 20-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye to give the Tar Heels a 27-21 lead in the second quarter on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) picks up ten yards in the third quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) slides to the turf after a ten-yard gain the third quarter as Wake Forest’s Chelen Garnes (9) and J.J,Roberts (12) approach to stop him on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) slides to the turf after a ten-yard gain the third quarter as Wake Forest’s Chelen Garnes (9) and J.J,Roberts (12) approach to stop him on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) scores on a five-yard run to give the Tar Heels a 33-28 lead in the third quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) reacts after scoring on a five-yard run to give the Tar Heels a 33-28 lead in the third quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) reacts after scoring on a five-yard run to give the Tar Heels a 33-28 lead in the third quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C.
North Carolina’s Cam’Ron Kelly (9) returns an interception of a pass by Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman 23-yards in the fourth quarter to set up the game winning field goal on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) looks for running room against Wake Forest’s Isaiah Wingfield (8) after a 43-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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North Carolina kicker Noah Burnette (88) connects for a 33-yard field goal to give the Tar Heels a 36-34 lead over Wake Forest in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. North Carolina’s defense held Wake scoreless in the last two minutes to secure the victory.
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) motions to Tar Heels’ fan section after securing a final first down and a 36-43 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) is the last to leave the field after doing a television interview following the Tar Heels’ 36-34 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Maye passed from 448 yards and three touchdowns.
