Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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 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

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

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 / Blogger So Dear / October 4

Wake Forest Basketball Loses Scrimmage to Georgetown 94-77

We got our first look at the 2026-27 Wake Forest Basketball team this afternoon in a scrimmage against Georgetown, and unless Georgetown ends up being an NCAA contender, there is definitely a lot of work to do between now and November.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 3

Three Things to Watch In Wake Forest Basketball's Exhibition

Despite being in the thick of football season, basketball is not too far away! Fans will get a much closer look at the team before the season tips off on November 2nd, thanks to an exhibition this Sunday against Georgetown.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 2

Deacs Have Momentum — Can It Continue? Our Staff Makes Their Picks

Last week, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1, 1-1 ACC) went on the road and took down then-No. 16 Louisville 30-27. This week, the Deacs return to Allegacy Financial Stadium and host the Stanford Cardinal (2-2, 1-2 ACC) on Saturday afternoon.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 2

Deacs Make Massive Jump in This Week’s ACC Power Rankings

Whoa! Don't look now, but the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1, 1-1 ACC) jumped six spots in this week's ACC Football Power Rankings. This puts the Deacs as the second-ranked team among the league's 17 teams.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 1

Wake Forest's Key Moments Amidst Upset Over Louisville

Wake Forest found itself in a back-and-forth battle early. Louisville took the first lead, but the Demon Deacons responded whenever the Cardinals seemed to gain control.

Gio Lopez News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / October 1

QB Report Card: How Did Gio Lopez Stack Up Against the Cardinals?

Wake Forest pulled off a major upset on the road last Saturday. Marching into enemy territory against a top team in the ACC, the Demon Deacons needed to play some of the best football thus far to have a chance.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / September 30

Watch: Loyola Chicago vs. Wake Forest Match Highlights | 2026 ACC Men's Soccer

College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 30

Wake Forest Looks to Keep Building Momentum Against Stanford

There is a different feeling around Wake Forest football heading into Saturday's game against Stanford. The Demon Deacons aren't simply a nice story anymore.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 29

At Wake Forest It Just Means More

"It just means more." Sure, the SEC has coined that phrase as its slogan. Sure, the environments of SEC showdowns are unmatched. But in Winston-Salem, it really does just mean more.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 28

Wake Forest PFF Grade Standouts from Victory Over Louisville

The Demon Deacons' victory over Louisville seemed to be their most complementary win of the season. All three phases played a key role in the win, and the analytics clearly showed it.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Blogger So Dear / September 28

Wake Forest Lands Just Outside Top 25 in Latest AP Poll

After taking down #16 Louisville on the road this weekend, the Deacs just missed breaking into the Ap Top 25 for the first time since October 30th 2022.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 26

How Wake Forest Knocked Off 16th-ranked Louisville

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons picked up a road victory over a ranked opponent for the second time in Jake Dickert's young tenure. The Deacs went into Louisville knowing they were in for an offensive battle, but special teams and defense proved to be key coming down the stretch.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Blogger So Dear / September 26

Recap: Wake Forest Upsets #16 Louisville on the Road 30-27

What a win for the Deacs! Wake Forest walked into Louisville as 12 point underdogs and emerged 3-1 with back to back ranked road wins for the first time since 1946.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 26

Deacs Clip the Cardinals' Wings

Don't look now, but the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 3-1 (1-1 ACC) after beating No. 16 Louisville (2-2, 0-1 ACC) 30-27 on Saturday afternoon. Last week, the Deacs hosted then-No.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ESPN / September 26

Wake Forest stuns No. 16 Louisville with road upset

Wake Forest block of Louisville's field goal attempt with 15 seconds left sealed their 30-27 upset of the 16th-ranked Cardinals.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 26

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

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

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