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What Did We Learn After Wake Forest Wins Big Over NC State?

What Did We Learn After Wake Forest Wins Big Over NC State?

Welcome back to What Did We Learn. My weekly article - a two-year-long tradition - where, at the end of every weekend, I release my weekly "What Did We Learn." It's an opinionated editorial detailing what Demon Deacon fans can take away from the week before that might not show up in the box score.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 12
Win Over NC State Propels Wake Forest to AP Ranking

Win Over NC State Propels Wake Forest to AP Ranking

Demon Deacon fans got pleasant news on Sunday after the runaway victory over NC State on Saturday. For the first time in the Jake Dickert era at Wake Forest, the Deacs are featured in this week's AP Poll after being right on the outside looking in for the past couple of weeks.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Blogger So Dear / October 11

Wake Forest Ranked #21 in Latest AP Poll

The AP Top 25 is out and the Deacs are finally ranked! Wake comes in at 21st in the poll, ahead of LSU, Boise State, SMU, and Northwestern. Wake Forest

College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 10
A Tale of Two Halves Powers Wake Forest to Fifth Win of the Season

A Tale of Two Halves Powers Wake Forest to Fifth Win of the Season

It was a story of two halves as the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-1, 3-1 ACC) faced the NC State Wolfpack (3-3, 1-2) in Raleigh on Saturday afternoon. NC dominated the first half, especially quarterback CJ Bailey.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 10
Three Factors To Determine Wake Forest’s Success Against NC State

Three Factors To Determine Wake Forest’s Success Against NC State

The Demon Deacons are coming off an impressive 57-3 victory over Stanford, a performance that showcased their offensive potential and defensive improvement.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 9
Can Wake Forest Get Another Road Win? Our Staff Makes Their Picks

Can Wake Forest Get Another Road Win? Our Staff Makes Their Picks

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 4-1 (2-1 ACC) and travel down Tobacco Road on Saturday. They will face the NC State Wolfpack (3-2, 1-1 ACC). Do the Deacs have the momentum after their record-setting win over Stanford last week?

2026 Fall College Baseball: Wake Forest

2026 Fall College Baseball: Wake Forest

Pitching has been a hallmark for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons for much of the past decade. That’s what earned the school a berth in the 2026 NCAA tournament, and could very well dictate how things go in the upcoming 2027 season.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 9
Wake Forest Holds as Voter Confidence Grows in ACC Week 6 Power Rankings

Wake Forest Holds as Voter Confidence Grows in ACC Week 6 Power Rankings

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-1, 2-1 ACC) remain No. 2 in our weekly ACC Football Power Rankings, but the voting reflects growing confidence in the Deacs.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 8
Comparing Wake Forest to AP Top 25 and Other Bubble Teams

Comparing Wake Forest to AP Top 25 and Other Bubble Teams

There has been a lot of discussion over the past couple of weeks about the recent AP Top 25 poll. Today, we want to continue to compare Wake's resume to teams ranked in the AP Top 25 or receiving votes.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 7
Wake Forest Looks to Keep Rolling Against Rival NC State

Wake Forest Looks to Keep Rolling Against Rival NC State

Wake Forest has spent much of the first month of the season proving something about itself. Against Miami, the Demon Deacons showed they could hang around with one of the best teams in the country.

College Basketball (W) News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 6
Women’s Basketball Player Destined for a Big Leap in 2027

Women’s Basketball Player Destined for a Big Leap in 2027

This week marks the ACC Basketball Tipoff, meaning plenty will be learned from the various players and coaches who will speak. On Monday, October 6, Wake Forest women's basketball players Breauna Ware and Opal Bird, along with coach Megan Gebbia, spoke about the mindset the Deacons have entering the new season.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 5

Wake Forest Women’s Basketball Has an EDGE Entering 2026-27

At ACC Tipoff, Wake Forest transfer guard Breauna Ware needed just one word to describe the Deacs’ women’s basketball team entering the 2026-27 season: Edge.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 4
What Did We Learn After Wake Forest Historic Win Over Stanford

What Did We Learn After Wake Forest Historic Win Over Stanford

Welcome back to What Did We Learn. My weekly article - a two-year-long tradition - now begins, where, at the end of every weekend, I release my weekly "What Did We Learn".

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / September 30
College Football News / EasySportz / September 26
Wake Forest Stuns No. 16 Louisville in 30-27 Upset

Wake Forest Stuns No. 16 Louisville in 30-27 Upset

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the college football season Saturday, taking down No. 16 Louisville 30-27 on the road.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 17
Wake Forest offense is biggest test for Miami defensively this season

Wake Forest offense is biggest test for Miami defensively this season

The Miami Hurricanes' defense has its biggest test defensively this season against a potent Wake Forest offense on Friday night.  

Miami's early quirks in 2026 schedule come to an end at Wake Forest
Mario Cristobal getting credit for Miami's $200 million Nike deal
Miami is aware offense isn't all on Malachi Toney's shoulders
The 'CFP appearances' quiz
Mario Cristobal News / Yardbarker / September 16
Miami's early quirks in 2026 schedule come to an end at Wake Forest

Miami's early quirks in 2026 schedule come to an end at Wake Forest

The Miami Hurricanes' last weekday game to begin the 2026 season is on Friday at Wake Forest. Miami began the 2026 season on Friday, Sept. 4, with a 45-6 win at Stanford.

Secondaries to be challenged when Wake Forest hosts No. 5 Miami
Friday night college football: Oregon seeks redemption as Miami, Texas Tech headline slate
AP Top 25 college football rankings for Week 2: New No. 1, Michigan reenters rankings
College football rankings: Controversy brews in ESPN's FPI
Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / September 12
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9
Purdue plots more balanced attack against Wake Forest

Purdue plots more balanced attack against Wake Forest

After routing FCS foe Indiana State to start the season behind a big effort from quarterback Ryan Browne, Purdue figures Saturday's visit from Wake Forest could require greater reliance on the ground game.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / August 30
Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / College Football News / August 26

Wake Forest vs Akron Prediction: Are the Demon Deacons in Danger?

Wake Forest has the team to be sneaky-good among all the sneaky-good ACC teams, but there won’t be any sneaking up on anyone with Purdue, Miami, and Louisville up next.

Standout Hitters from the 2026 Cape Cod League Season

Standout Hitters from the 2026 Cape Cod League Season

The 2026 Cape Cod League season is done, meaning it’s review time. It was a grand time for many collegiate players, including the few draft-eligible players who went pro directly after their time in Massachusetts.

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