{
  "id": 8382144,
  "title": "Wake Forest’s Lack of Discipline is Costly in Loss to Miami",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/wake-forests-lack-of-discipline-is-costly-in-loss-to-miami",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T04:41:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wake-forest-lack-discipline-costly-044121734.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wake Forest's inability to control their discipline cost them the game against Miami in a 33-20 loss. The Demon Deacons committed six penalties in the fourth quarter alone, totaling 13 penalties for 122 yards. Head coach Jake Dickert emphasized the costly nature of these penalties, stating, \"You're not going to beat a really good opponent with 13 penalties for 122 yards.\" Miami's quarterback, Darian Mensah, showcased his talent with 220 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Wake Forest's Darian Mensah struggled in the second half. The game was one-sided by halftime, with Miami leading 24-7. Wake Forest managed a comeback, closing the gap to 31-20, but their reliance on penalties ultimately proved detrimental. Coach Dickert acknowledged the team's fighting spirit, but acknowledged the challenge ahead for Wake Forest as they face tough road games in the future.",
  "summary": "Wake Forest was a heavy underdog to Miami for all of the obvious reasons. But self-inflicted wounds continue to haunt the Deacs. Wake Forest may still be good this season. They just aren’t Miami-level good. Add in a lack of discipline with penalties in critical moments in the game, and you aren’t going to beat …",
  "key_points": [
    "Wake Forest committed 13 penalties for 122 yards in the fourth quarter",
    "Miami's Darian Mensah threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns",
    "Head coach Jake Dickert criticized the team's discipline issues"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Miami running back CharMar Brown exits game at Wake Forest with 1st-half injury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/miami-running-back-charmar-brown-exits-game-at-wake-forest-with-1st",
        "published": "2026-09-19T00:54:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}