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Penalties Continue to Plague Wake Forest in Loss to Miami

The Demon Deacons were penalized 13 times for 122 yards in their 33-20 loss to the Hurricanes, nearly doubling Miami’s seven penalties for 75 yards. The mistakes repeatedly hurt Wake Forest’s field position and erased opportunities during a game in which the Deacons desperately needed to take advantage of every possession.

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What Stood Out From Wake Forest Men’s Basketball’s First Official Practice

Basketball season is a little under a month and a half away, and Wake Forest hosted their official Media Day on Monday, which also happened to be the first day of official practice.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 18

Demon Deacons Debut in Top Half of Inaugural ACC Football Power Rankings

Introducing our weekly ACC Football Power Rankings. Each week, our staff will rank the 17 ACC teams to determine that week's rankings. More specifically, as the season progresses, we will watch the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0, 0-0 ACC) progress (or regress) each week.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 17

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

College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 16

Wake Forest Welcomes No. 5 Miami for Biggest Test of 2026

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have opened the 2026 season about as well as Jake Dickert could have hoped. Wake Forest began the year by smoking Akron at home before following that performance with a considerably more dramatic overtime victory over Purdue on the road.

Mario Cristobal News / Yardbarker / September 16

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

Gio Lopez News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 14

QB Report Card: How Did Gio Lopez Perform on the Road?

Following a stout initial performance, Gio Lopez was back for more on the road. The Demon Deacons had a handful for an opponent. Purdue fought hard the entire game, and Lopez had to play incredibly to keep the Deacs in striking range.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 13

How Wake Forest Snatched Victory From the Jaws of Defeat Against Purdue

Going into the fourth quarter on Saturday, it looked like the Deacs had victory within their grasp. After the opening drive, it seemed like they were in control of the game.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / September 12

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

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.

College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 8

Overreaction: Did Wake Forest’s Win Answer Major Questions About the Offensive Line?

Heading into the Deacs Week One matchup against Akron, many questions centered on the play of a new, unproven offensive line. Fans were worried, and rightfully so, considering the lack of experience the offensive line had going into the season.

Gio Lopez News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 8

QB Report Card: How Did Gio Lopez Perform in His Debut?

In his first game as a Demon Deacon, Gio Lopez had himself a day. From the very beginning, it was evident that Coach Dickert was giving Lopez many opportunities to loosen up the cannon to start the season off.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 7

Ranking Wake Forest's Road Opponent Gameday Experiences

Now that football season has arrived, many Wake Forest fans may plan to venture away from Allegacy Financial Stadium to see their beloved Deacs. Wake faces road contests spanning the country, coast to coast, and College Football Tour provides insight into the gameday environments at each.