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Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons 58-55

Just three points separated North Carolina from Wake Forest.
Credit: AP
Wake Forest wide receiver A.T. Perry (9) scores a touchdown as North Carolina defensive back Cam'Ron Kelly (9) misses the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Ty Chandler ran for career highs of 213 yards and four touchdowns to help North Carolina rally from 18 down in the third quarter to stun 10th-ranked Wake Forest 58-55. 

It marked the Demon Deacons' first loss in a nonconference matchup of instate Atlantic Coast Conference teams. Chandler’s big day included a 50-yard breakaway run with 1:12 left to make it 58-48. 

Sam Hartman threw for 398 yards and five touchdowns while running for 78 yards and two more scores to lead Wake Forest. UNC quarterback Sam Howell accounted for three touchdowns.

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