Wake Forest placekicker Nick Sciba set an NCAA record for consecutive made field goals during a game Saturday night. And it wasn't the only bit of history for North Carolina football programs over the weekend.
It was an unlikely setting for a record that requires a precise touch. A steady rain at BB&T Field created slick conditions that saw the ball slipping out of players' hands throughout the first half.
But when it mattered, Sciba was as sure-footed as he's been for the Deacon's last 20 games, nailing kicks from as far as 44 yards out. In doing so, he extended his streak of consecutive field goals to 32, breaking an NCAA record that has stood since the 1981-82 season, set by Chuck Nelson of Washington.
With Sciba's help, Wake Forest defeated Duke 39 to 27. The loss means Duke is likely out of bowl consideration. Wake Forest was already bowl eligible, as is Appalachian State.
Charlotte is the third North Carolina school to join them. The 49ers became bowl eligible for the first time in the university's history after a win over Marshall Saturday.