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Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 20
PFF Grades From Wake Forest's Dominant Win in California

PFF Grades From Wake Forest's Dominant Win in California

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are coming off a 41-7 victory and are heading into the bye week with a 6-1 record. As we do every week, we will now break down some of the deeper analytics of last weekend's game.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 18
Deacs Move Up in AP Top 25

Deacs Move Up in AP Top 25

If you couldn't stay awake for the ACC After Dark matchup between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-1, 4-1 ACC) and the California Golden Bears (3-4, 2-2 ACC), you missed another dominant performance by the Deacs.

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

The Good and Bad From Wake Forest Men's Basketball Two Exhibition Games

The regular season is still over a couple of weeks away, but so far we have already had two chances to see the Demon Deacons take the court against another opponent.

College Football News / Blogger So Dear / October 18

Recap: Wake Forest Demolishes Cal 41-7

The Deacs can’t be stopped! Despite the late start time and playing on the entire opposite side of the country, Wake Forest wins another game in blowout fashion, this time beating the Cal Golden Bears 41-7.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 18
Wake Forest Dominates Cal in a Late-Night Showdown

Wake Forest Dominates Cal in a Late-Night Showdown

For the third straight week, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons absolutely routed their opponent and now find themselves on a four-game win streak. Gio Lopez threw four touchdown passes, and Ty Clark III and Jamar Searcy both had touchdowns on the ground in a stellar offensive performance.

Dominick Barry News / ACC Digital Network / October 18
Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 17
Next Man Up: Three Keys to Wake Forest’s Success Against Cal

Next Man Up: Three Keys to Wake Forest’s Success Against Cal

Wake Forest’s latest injury report offers a clearer picture of the personnel challenges the Demon Deacons could face against California on Saturday. Several

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 16
Deacs Travel Out West. Can Their Winning Streak Continue? Our Staff Makes Their Picks

Deacs Travel Out West. Can Their Winning Streak Continue? Our Staff Makes Their Picks

It's time for some ACC After Dark, as the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 5-1 (3-1 ACC) and travel west for a 10:30 pm ET kickoff against the Cal Golden Bears (3-3, 2-1 ACC).

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 16
Wake Forest Solidifies Its Position in ACC Week 7 Power Rankings

Wake Forest Solidifies Its Position in ACC Week 7 Power Rankings

At the season’s halfway point, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-1, 3-1 ACC) are separating themselves from the rest of the conference in our weekly ACC Football Power Rankings.

Wake Forest Basketball Drops 2nd Exhibition to South Carolina 78-69

The Deacs had their 2nd exhibition game of the season against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Thursday night, and it really didn’t go any better than the first one.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 16
Wake Forest Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Demon Deacons

Wake Forest Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Demon Deacons

The days of Tim Duncan and Chris Paul leading Wake Forest to basketball success are long in the rearview mirror. These days the Demon Deacons just want to be a player in the ACC and even that has been a difficulty in recent years.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 15
Five Accolades Highlight Wake's Dominant Win Over NC State

Five Accolades Highlight Wake's Dominant Win Over NC State

Gio Lopez, wide receiver Jack Foley, linebacker Vincent Firenze, and defensive lineman Langston Hardy earned accolades after Wake Forest’s impressive road performance.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 14
Wake Forest Looks to Keep Magical Run Going at Cal

Wake Forest Looks to Keep Magical Run Going at Cal

The magical ride for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons continues with a road trip to Berkeley to face the California Golden Bears, a program that had high hopes for what it could achieve in Year 1 under Tosh Lupoi but has somehow fallen on its face harder than an asteroid hitting the moon.

Gio Lopez News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 14
QB Report Card: Gio Lopez Strikes Again

QB Report Card: Gio Lopez Strikes Again

Unlike last year, Wake Forest won in a commanding fashion against the NC State Wolfpack on Saturday. Starting the game off slowly, the Demon Deacons could not find a spark.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 13
Megan Gebbia Has a Three-Tier Plan for Wake Forest to Move Up the ACC

Megan Gebbia Has a Three-Tier Plan for Wake Forest to Move Up the ACC

During the ACC Tipoff, lots were shared by notable Wake Forest women's basketball coaches and players about the mindset and strategy entering the new season.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 12
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.

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.

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
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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.

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