Carlos Hernandez News, Rumors, Updates - Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Wake Forest edges Purdue 38-36 in double overtime

Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez ran for a 3-yard touchdown and the two-point conversion to lift the Demon Deacons to a 38-36 in double-overtime victory over Purdue Saturday The B...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Back with 88 receiving yards Hernandez totaled six receptions for a game-high 88 yards in Saturday's 38-36 2OT win at Purdue.

Impact Hernandez left the Week 1 game against Akron last week after having the wind knocked out of him. It sounded like he could have returned, but with a lopsided score, Hernandez was held out as a precaution. He has really jelled nicely with QB Gio Lopez, and he has emerged as a solid fantasy option heading into the Miami game next Friday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Hernandez will be available for Saturday's game at Purdue, Cam Lemons Debro of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Head coach Jake Dickert confirmed Hernandez will play Saturday and that "he just kinda lost his wind" in Saturday's win. Hernandez caught five passes for 165 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game, so he'll look to pick up where he left off Saturday at Purdue.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return at Purdue Hernandez (chest) is expected to return in Week 2 at Purdue, per Andrew Kube of Deacons Illustrated.

Impact Hernandez erupted for five catches for 165 yards and a score in Wake Forest's opener, but left the game after taking a hard hit. Now, however, head coach Jake Dickert says "I think he'll be 100% this week" against Purdue, and that's big news for the Demon Deacons as they look to start 2-0 and knock off their first P4 opponent of the season.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Posts big stats prior to injury Hernandez (upper body) left Thursday's game late in the second quarter against Akron after a hard hit to the midsection.

Impact Prior to the hit, Hernandez was off to a red-hot start, going for five receptions, 165 yards and a 78-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Head coach Jake Dickert said Hernandez sat the rest of the way, due to precautionary reasons, per Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com, as he was struggling to get his wind back after a hard hit to the chest. His status for next Saturday's game at Purdue is uncertain.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez, Wake Forest get off to a fast offensive start in 38-16 win against Akron to open the season

Gio Lopez threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns in his Wake Forest debut to help the Demon Deacons beat Akron 38-16 in the season opener

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Wake Forest aims for strong follow-up to a 9-win debut season under Jake Dickert

Wake Forest is entering its second year under Jake Dickert, coming after the Demon Deacons won nine games in his debut season

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Wake Forest's Carlos Hernandez Is Primed for a Big 2026 After leading the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in every major receiving category last season, Carlos Hernandez is poised for an even bigger yea...

JUNE 25 • SI.COM

Six catches in bowl game Hernandez recorded six receptions (on seven targets) for 73 yards during Friday's 43-29 victory over Mississippi State.

Impact Hernandez caught fire late in the regular season, and he carried that momentum with him Friday. The wideout saw at least five catches and topped 70 receiving yards for a fourth consecutive game. During that stretch, he totaled 23 receptions for 463 yards and three touchdowns.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Another huge game Hernandez reeled in 5 of 6 targets for 197 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 52-14 win versus Delaware.

Impact Hernandez topped 25 receiving yards just once in his first nine games. He's now exceeded 100 rushing yards in back-to-back outings, and he's totaled 348 yards from scrimmage and four total touchdowns during that stretch. On Saturday, he scored receiving touchdowns of 79 and 93 yards.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ashford throws for three TDs as Wake Forest whips Delaware 52-14

Robby Ashford threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Wake Forest beat Delaware 52-14 for its third win in a row

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Unstoppable in win Hernandez logged six receptions (on 10 targets) for 100 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-12 win over North Carolina.

Impact Hernandez had combined for two receptions and 15 receiving yards over his last three games before breaking out against UNC. The junior wideout set season highs in receptions, targets and receiving yards while reeling in his first touchdown of the campaign. Additionally, he saw just his second rush attempt of the year, which he took to the house from 51 yards out. The increased workload was largely due to the absence of Micah Mays (undisclosed) and Chris Barnes (undisclosed).

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Carlos Hernandez delivers two quirky TDs as Wake Forest rolls past UNC Deadspin | Carlos Hernandez delivers two quirky TDs as Wake Forest rolls past UNC

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Carlos Hernandez delivers two quirky TDs as Wake Forest rolls past UNC Carlos Hernandez scored on a couple of unconventional touchdown plays as Wake Forest beat visiting North Carolina 28-12 on Saturday at Winst...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Wake Forest rides big plays, defense past North Carolina 28-12 Wake Forest’s Carlos Hernandez scored two touchdowns, including one by returning a teammate’s...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Wake Forest rides Carlos Hernandez's big plays, defense past North Carolina 28-12

Wake Forest’s Carlos Hernandez scored two touchdowns, including one by returning a teammate’s fumble, on plays that caught North Carolina off guard and the Demon Deacons didn’t all...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

88-yard punt return TD helps Wake Forest usurp No. 14 Virginia Three field goals from Connor Calvert, along with Carlos Hernandez's huge punt return for a score were difference makers in Wake Forest's 16...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Wake Forest keeps No. 12 Virginia out of end zone in 16-9 win. Cavaliers QB Morris hurt

Carlos Hernandez returned a bouncing punt 88 yards in the third quarter for the game’s only touchdown, and Wake Forest beat No. 12 Virginia 16-9

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads team in targets Hernandez hauled in 3 of 6 targets for 20 yards during Friday's 10-9 win against Kennesaw State.

Impact Hernandez's six targets were the most of any Wake Forest wideout, but he turned those opportunities into just three catches for 20 yards. He was initially listed as a co-starter for the contest, but he has seemingly already established a strong rapport with starting quarterback Robby Ashford.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled as co-starter Hernandez is listed as a co-starter for Wake Forest's opener against Kennesaw State on Friday night, per Cam Lemons Debro of 247Sports.com.

Impact There's plenty of "Or's" on this opening depth chart, and it appears new head coach Jake Dickert isn't trying to reveal too much. Still, Hernandez sharing a spot with Chris Barnes is noteworthy for the transfer from Washington State. Last fall with the Cougars, he reeled in 31 grabs for 397 yards and five scores. He'll look to bring that big play ability to Winston-Salem.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Demon Deacons Hernandez has committed to Wake Forest for the 2025 season, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Hernandez entered the transfer portal in late December, but he didn't waste time finding a new program to play for. The sophomore has two years left of college eligibility. Hernandez is coming off a solid sophomore season with Washington State, logging 31 catches for 397 yards and five touchdowns.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering portal Hernandez has entered the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Hernandez is coming off a solid sophomore season with Washington State, logging 31 catches for 397 yards and five touchdowns. He tallied a career-best eight receptions for 80 yards in Friday's Holiday Bowl loss to Syracuse. With many of the top available receivers already having signed, Hernandez figures to draw significant attention in the portal.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight catches Friday Hernandez had eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 80 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 52-35 defeat versus Syracuse.

Impact Even though WSU lost this game, Hernandez made his presence felt on the aerial attack with an impressive stat line. The second-year wideout had a career-best season in 2024, tallying 31 catches for 397 yards and five scores in only eight appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zevi Eckhaus hits Carlos Hernandez on a 42-yard touchdown, trimming Washington State's deficit vs. Syracuse

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Hits paydirt again Hernandez compiled two receptions (on three targets) for 32 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-38 loss to Oregon State.

Impact Hernandez made it back-to-back weeks of getting into the end zone. The sophomore though did end his streak of at least four catches in four straight games. Hernandez has a shot to rebound against Wyoming on Saturday (Nov. 30). The Cowboys defense is in the middle of the nation against the pass.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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