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Wake Forest Looks to Break Through Against No. 16 Louisville

Wake Forest Looks to Break Through Against No. 16 Louisville

Wake Forest didn’t quite get the breakthrough it was looking for against Miami, though the Demon Deacons left the game with considerably more reason for optimism than the final score might suggest.

Gio Lopez News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 23
QB Report Card: How Did Gio Lopez Hold Up Against the Hurricanes?

QB Report Card: How Did Gio Lopez Hold Up Against the Hurricanes?

At home on Friday night, Wake Forest fell short to one of the best teams in the nation. While this game was far from statistically probable for the Demon Deacons to pull off the upset, high expectations were placed on Gio Lopez to perform in the bright lights.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 22

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 21
Penalties Continue to Plague Wake Forest in Loss to Miami

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.

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

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

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.  

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College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 16
Wake Forest Welcomes No. 5 Miami for Biggest Test of 2026

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

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.

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Gio Lopez News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 14
QB Report Card: How Did Gio Lopez Perform on the Road?

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

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
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.

College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 8
Overreaction: Did Wake Forest’s Win Answer Major Questions About the Offensive Line?

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?

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 / ACC Digital Network / September 7
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.

Gio Lopez News / EasySportz / August 25
Wake Forest Names Gio Lopez Starter for 2026

Wake Forest Names Gio Lopez Starter for 2026

Wake Forest has officially settled its quarterback battle, and the choice brings immediate experience to the field. Pete Nakos of On3 reported that the Demon Deacons have named Gio Lopez as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Fadeaway World / August 17
Jeff Teague Says His Coach Took $10K After They Found $50K During A Recruiting Visit, Gave Him Just $1,000

Jeff Teague Says His Coach Took $10K After They Found $50K During A Recruiting Visit, Gave Him Just $1,000

Jeff Teague has shared plenty of unbelievable stories since becoming a podcast personality, but this latest revelation about his college recruitment might be one of the wildest ones to date.

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.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Field Level Media / June 9
Germany embraces quiet, distraction-free comfort of Wake Forest

Germany embraces quiet, distraction-free comfort of Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The World Cup comes with global attention and yet Germany's national team found an ideal spot to concentrate on its tasks without some of the distractions that might exist elsewhere.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 7
Wake Forest's Lopez makes playing for Belichick at UNC sound miserable

Wake Forest's Gio Lopez makes playing for Bill Belichick at North Carolina sound miserable

In his first season of serving as the head coach of the Tar Heels, Belichick guided the program to a lackluster 4-8 record.

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